The chapter explores the importance of building a culture of appreciation in relationships and families, emphasizing the significance of expressing gratitude and admiration daily. It highlights the impact of small gestures of appreciation, nurturing the emotional bank account between partners, and stresses the need for positive interactions during conflict. The conversation underscores the value of friendship, trust, and connection as foundational elements of a healthy relationship.
Drs. Julie and John Gottman have taken more than 40 years of breakthrough research and written or co-written more than 40 books on marital stability, divorce prediction, and how science can help people have successful, loving relationships. We talk about the toll the pandemic has taken on couples, their work in the context of current events, and practical shifts that can help us take care of each other.
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