On Purpose with Jay Shetty

John & Julie Gottman ON: Dating, Finding The Perfect Partner & Maintaining A Healthy Relationship

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Sep 28, 2020
John Gottman, co-founder of the Gottman Institute, and his wife, Julie Gottman, a clinical psychologist, share their expertise on love and relationships. They discuss the complexities of attraction, emphasizing that compatibility goes beyond shared interests. The Gottmans introduce the idea of a positive interaction ratio for relationship health and explore the impact of negativity on couples. They offer insights into communication, trust, and the importance of emotional intelligence in navigating loyalty and betrayal. Their science-backed advice aims to foster deeper connections.
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ANECDOTE

Sleepless in Seattle

  • John Gottman loves Tom Hanks' monologue in Sleepless in Seattle.
  • It resonates with his own experience of feeling like "coming home" when he met Julie.
ANECDOTE

Meeting Julie

  • John Gottman dated 60 women one summer before meeting Julie.
  • Julie, his 61st date, stood out due to their easy conversation, shared laughter, and intense connection.
INSIGHT

Ineffective Algorithms

  • Online dating algorithms are ineffective, requiring numerous encounters for matches.
  • Compatibility in interests isn't key, but how couples relate during shared activities matters.
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