

Small Things Often
The Gottman Institute
Give your relationships a boost in 5 minutes or less with Small Things Often from The Gottman Institute. We provide simple, proven, quick tips to help you deepen and enhance your relationships!
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Apr 7, 2021 • 3min
What to Do if You Don’t Trust Each Other
Is your relationship lacking trust? Was it broken or never there to begin with? On this episode of Small Things Often, learn the steps to take and the questions to ask so you can begin to trust your partner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 5, 2021 • 3min
Learn to Create Shared Meaning in Your Relationship
Feel something is missing in your relationship? It may be “shared meaning.” In this episode of Small Things Often, discover why and how creating shared meaning can turn things around — and help your relationship grow deeper and stronger than ever before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 2021 • 4min
How to Strengthen Your Relationship with State of the Union Meetings
Are you holding in feelings of anger or frustration with your partner that are impacting your relationship? On this episode of Small Things Often we explore the State of the Union Meeting — a powerful tool to repair conflict and strengthen your relationship. Visit gottman.com/afterafight for a new collection of exercises, conversations, and videos led by Doctors John and Julie Gottman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 29, 2021 • 4min
How to Use a Repair Remote Control
If you’re struggling with repair attempts, visualize a tv remote control! On this episode of Small Things Often, we’ll explain how you can rewind, fast forward, and pause during conflict so you can get your relationship back on the right track. Visit gottman.com/afterafight for a new collection of exercises, conversations, and videos led by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 2021 • 3min
What to Do When You Disagree
It doesn’t have to be the end of the road if you and your partner disagree about important issues. On this episode of Small Things Often, we’ll explain a “sandwich” approach for talking through difficult topics so you can both be seen, heard, and accepted. Visit gottman.com/afterafight for a new collection of exercises, conversations, and videos led by Doctors John and Julie Gottman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 22, 2021 • 4min
How to Process an Argument
You and your partner just had an argument… now what? On this episode of Small Things Often, we’ll guide you through 3 steps to process the argument so you can repair it and move forward together. Visit gottman.com/afterafight for a new collection of exercises, conversations, and videos led by Doctors John and Julie Gottman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 17, 2021 • 4min
Rules for a Stress-Reducing Conversation
Feeling stressed at the end of your day, and not knowing how to deal with it? On this episode of Small Things Often, learn rules for having a stress-reducing conversation with your partner, to help you both connect, unwind and relax. Visit gottman.com/afterafight for a new collection of exercises, conversations, and videos led by Doctors John and Julie Gottman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 15, 2021 • 4min
How to Rescue your Relationship from Stress
How’s your stress level lately? Whether you realize it or not, the way you cope with it could be affecting your relationship. On this episode of Small Things Often, we’ll give you tips on how to manage your stress in order to get back on track with your partner. Visit gottman.com/afterafight for a new collection of exercises, conversations, and videos led by Doctors John and Julie Gottman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 10, 2021 • 4min
Managing Physiological Flooding
Have you ever been in the middle of an argument with your partner, and suddenly you feel as if your mind and body have been caught in a riptide? That’s physiological flooding. On this episode of Small Things Often, learn how to manage these overwhelming feelings — and get back on track. Visit gottman.com/LOL for a new collection of exercises, conversations, and videos led by Doctors John and Julie Gottman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 8, 2021 • 3min
How to Practice Self-Soothing
Do you know how to self-soothe when you find yourself in the middle of a heated discussion with your partner? On this episode of Small Things Often, we’re guiding you through a meditative technique so you can find peace and work through conflicts as a team. Don’t forget to visit gottman.com/LOL for all-new research-based exercises, conversations, and videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


