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 Research: The Still Face Experiment
The Still Face Experiment illustrates the power of emotion coaching and the importance of turning toward your child’s bids for connection.
How Coming Out Saved Our Marriage
When Matt and Isaac got married, they were both still in the closet.
10 Things My Mom Told Me as a Kid That Give Me Confidence as an Adult
My mom did so much for me growing up and still does. But more powerful than any one single thing she did is the internal voice she sewed deep inside of me.
My Husband Died—Our Relationship Didn’t
I am grateful for the independent self that was fostered in our marriage as I carve a lone way forward through this surreal new world.
The Truth About Expectations in Relationships
By having high (but still realistic) standards, you are far more likely to achieve the kind of relationship you want.
Put Feelings Into Words and Ask Open-Ended Questions
Enjoy more intimate conversations by learning to label your emotions and asking questions that beg for a detailed response.
I Found Myself When I Lost My Ideology
Everything I thought I knew about myself, my faith, my friendships, and my family was put on tilt when I decided to be true to who I am and pursue that woman.
I Got Married in Jeans but Our Marriage Got Serious
Marriage was a fancy house we hadn’t been invited into and we wanted to dance on the sofa in muddy shoes.
How to Break Up
A therapist explains how to break up, even when it’s hard to do.
Wake Up Before Your Wake-Up Call
To wake up to the messages life is sending us and avoid crisis, we have to be tuned in to what’s happening right in front of us and not numb out.
The Person Beside You: How Intimate Relationships Shape Our Lives
Life becomes more complex as we age, but the benefits that come from having secure connections continue through every phase of life.Â