Even healthy couples fight — the difference is how | Julie and John Gottman

Julie Gottman, a leading relationship scientist, and her husband John, a renowned researcher in marital stability, dive into the dynamic of conflict in relationships. They reveal how disagreements can actually strengthen bonds if handled well. The Gottmans introduce essential concepts like the 'Four Horsemen' of detrimental behavior and the 'softened startup' technique for effective communication. Through relatable examples, they emphasize that even healthy couples face conflicts, and it's the approach to these disagreements that makes all the difference.