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Good Life Project

How to Keep the Spark Alive: Secrets from 40 Years of Love Research with Drs. Julie and John Gottman

May 9, 2024
01:04:42
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Love researchers, Drs. Julie and John Gottman share secrets for lasting love - 5:1 ratio, bids for connection, 4 horsemen to avoid. Insights from their book, Eight Dates. Discusses impact of positive emotions, reversing learned helplessness, destructive behaviors, deepening connection, nurturing intimacy, and discovering joy of loving fully.
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  • Maintain a 5:1 positivity ratio for conflict resolution.
  • Love is integral in building lasting, committed relationships.

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Maintaining a Positive Ratio in Relationships

In a great relationship, the ratio of positive emotions to negative emotions should be five to one. This positivity cushion allows for easier conflict resolution and prevents getting trapped in negativity whirlpools. Unhappy relationships lack this ratio, making escape from negativity challenging.

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