Small Things Often
Welcome to Small Things Often, a podcast from The Gottman Institute Successful long-term relationships are created through small words, small … Continued
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The Six Second Kiss
How long do you share a kiss with your partner?
Homework Assignment: Six Seconds to Happy Couplehood!
Today on The Gottman Relationship Blog, we share an article written by Theo Pauline Nestor of Match.com that offers to help you “find out how just a few minutes a day doing little things differently — like saying ‘hello,’ ‘goodbye’ and sharing a kiss — can change the course of your relationship for the better.”
Six Tips for the Six Skills of Managing Conflict
Sometimes you need to build up to having effective communication in your partnership. Here are the smalls steps it takes to master conflict management.
10 Rules for a Successful Second Marriage
Respect, positive communication, and having a good sense of humor go a long way in making your second marriage last a lifetime.
Reaching a Compromise: The Second Part of the State of the Union Meeting
The first step in problem-solving is to identify your core needs.
Gottman Relationship Coach Bundle: All About Conflict
Drs John and Julie Gottman are excited to introduce this Gottman Relationship Coach collection, All About Conflict.
The first program, “Dealing with Conflict” teaches the basics of communication in conflict. You will learn which of the problems your relationship faces are solvable, and which you may continue to encounter. If any of these perpetual problems have you stuck, the Gottmans can help you get “unstuck” and understand each other’s perspectives. “Dealing with Conflict” helps prepare you for the regular, inevitable moments of friction that are bound to arise in any relationship.
The second program, “What to Do After a Fight” teaches how to navigate more difficult arguments and the feelings that come along with them. If “Dealing with Conflict” makes regular communication “smooth sailing,” “What to Do After a Fight” helps you address rough waters to keep your relationship from capsizing. Often, more serious arguments arise because they touch on values and beliefs one or both of you hold dear. Explore what’s underneath the storm with the game-changing exercises contained in this program.
NOTE: If you already purchased “Dealing with Conflict” or “Making Up After an Argument” individually and want to take advantage of this special offer, make sure you are logged in to your Gottman Connect account and the price difference will automatically be deducted from your purchase of the second program.
How to Talk to Your Partner About Your Future
The beginning of a relationship is a time of nervous excitement and romance, aptly dubbed the “honeymoon phase.” Both parties … Continued
Clinician’s Digital Tools
This digital set collects some of our most effective, straightforward, and immediately useful materials included in our Clinician’s Toolkit.
T is for Turning
I’ve already stated that Repair is my favorite concept in the Gottman lexicon. My second favorite concept is Turning.
6 Hours a Week to a Better Relationship
These little things will make a huge impact on your relationship.
Breaking the Pursue-Withdraw Pattern: An Interview with Scott R. Woolley, Ph.D.
The pursue-withdraw pattern is an extremely common cause of divorce. If left unresolved, it will continue into a second marriage and subsequent intimate relationships.