Understanding Relationship Dynamics

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Drs. John & Julie Gottman about scientifically proven ways to improve relationships.

• What is the Gottman Institute, and what is its purpose? (2:29)
• What got them so interested in studying relationships? (4:16)
• What are some of the biggest misconceptions about the way we look at marriages back then compared to now? (6:00)
• What is the Love Lab, and how did it work? (9:10)
• The Four Horseman of the Apocalypse. (13:39)
• The Sound Relationship House theory of what makes relationships work. (18:52)
• The importance of focusing on the process rather than the content. (29:48)
• The value of their research in helping build healthy relationships. (34:44)
• Any differences in same sex-relationships vs different-sex relationships? (39:52)
• Are there things culturally that are working against them? (49:12)
• The importance of a moral aspect in a healthy relationship. (55:24)
• Love is an action. (57:38)
• Building connection through practice on Gottman Connect. (1:03:22)
• Love Rx and closing words to the Mind Pump audience. (1:09:21)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• The Gottman Institute | A research-based approach to relationships
• Gottman Connect
• Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic**
• September Promotion: Skinny Guy Bundle (MAPS ANABOLIC // MAPS AESTHETIC // NO B.S. 6-PACK FORMULA // INTUITIVE NUTRITION GUIDE // OCCLUSION TRAINING GUIDE.) HALF OFF!! Also, the Fit Mom Bundle (MAPS ANYWHERE // MAPS ANABOLIC // MAPS HIIT // and INTUITIVE NUTRITION GUIDE.) HALF OFF!! **Code SEPT50 at checkout**
• The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Relationship Expert
• Love Lab - The Gottman Institute
• Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse | The Gottman Institute
• What is The Sound Relationship House? - The Gottman Institute
• Build Love Maps - The Gottman Institute
• The Investment Model of Commitment Processes
• A Review of the Research on Domestic Violence
• The health benefits of strong relationships
• The Man's Guide to Women: Scientifically Proven Secrets from the Love Lab About What Women Really Want
• Bringing Baby Home: The Research - The Gottman Institute
• Fatherhood (The Developing Child) - Book by Ross Parke
• Helen Fisher: The brain in love | TED Talk
• Love Quiz: Fondness and Admiration - The Gottman Institute
• American families spend just 37 minutes of quality time together per day, survey finds
• Gottman Card Decks App - Couples | The Gottman Institute
• Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube
• Mind Pump Free Resources