Master couples actively listen and validate their partner's perspective even during conflicts, nurturing their friendship. Avoid defensiveness by taking responsibility, accepting your partner's perspective, and offering apologies. A non-defensive approach was exemplified by a lawyer who acknowledged his communication style's impact on his wife and apologized. Staying curious about our partners is emphasized as crucial in maintaining a healthy relationship.
Drs. Julie and John Gottman have taken more than 40 years of breakthrough research and written or co-written more than 40 books on marital stability, divorce prediction, and how science can help people have successful, loving relationships. We talk about the toll the pandemic has taken on couples, their work in the context of current events, and practical shifts that can help us take care of each other.
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