The chapter explores the concept of 'turning towards' in relationships and its profound impact on connection and conflict resolution. It delves into how simple gestures of acknowledgment can significantly improve relationships. Through personal experiences and expert insights, the importance of recognizing and responding to bids for connection is emphasized for fostering understanding and reducing stress in long-term relationships.
Think you can’t make relationship changes in a week? Drs. John and Julie Gottman say, yes, actually, you can — and they have 40 years of breakthrough research on marital stability and divorce prediction to prove it. The Gottmans are back, by popular demand, and they’re here to talk about their new book, The Love Prescription: Seven Days to More Intimacy, Connection, and Joy. In this first of a three-part series, we talk about their work, their findings, and some huge hacks that were mind-blowing for me. This book feels so hopeful because it’s direct, it’s really honest, and it’s so actionable.
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