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The science of healthy relationships with John and Julie Gottman
Dec 13, 2022
John and Julie Gottman, renowned psychologists and co-founders of the Gottman Institute, share their expertise on creating and maintaining healthy relationships. They discuss avoiding the 'four horsemen of marital apocalypse,' navigating criticism, and the emotional toll of conflict. The couple explores practical tools like the Gottman Connect platform to improve communication. They also reflect on how the pandemic impacted relationships, amplifying strengths and challenges, while emphasizing the need for understanding and support in overcoming obstacles.
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Quick takeaways
- Identifying and addressing the four destructive conflict patterns can help save relationships.
- Expressing feelings and needs, and maintaining a higher ratio of positive to negative emotions are key to a successful relationship.
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The Gottmans' Journey to Studying Relationships
John and Julie Gottman became interested in studying relationships after experiencing failures in their own. They formed a lab to learn from people with successful relationships.
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