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Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with the cofounders of the Gottman Institute, Drs. John and Julie Gottman, to discuss the “Gottman Method.” Their award-winning evidence-based approach sets out to disarm conflict and increase intimacy, respect, and empathy for happy, lasting relationships. 

Dr. John Gottman is a professor emeritus of psychology at the University of Washington, where he founded the Love Lab. Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman is a highly respected clinical psychologist and cofounder of Affective Software, Inc.

In this episode, we dive into: 

- The four horsemen of a relationship apocalypse (3:24)

- The foundational things that healthy, successful relationships have (12:22)

- How our past plays a role in how we relate to our partner (15:46)

- The importance of turning toward your partner instead of away from them (20:22)

- The impact of Covid-19 on relationships (35:47)

- Practical tips for entering into a love prescription with your partner (41:34)

- How to address conflict in a relationship when things aren’t going well (54:29)

- The 5-to-1 positive-to-negative rule (1:09:18)

- How to find a partner you can build a life with (1:11:09)

- Drs. John and Julie Gottman’s favorite questions to ask your partner (1:30:04)

Also mentioned in this episode:

-The Love Prescription: Seven Days to More Intimacy, Connection, and Joy

-Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love

-52 Questions Before Marriage or Moving In Card Deck

-Gottman Card Decks - Free app

For more on Drs. John and Julie Gottman, visit their website, gottman.com.

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