Effective communicators in relationships take ownership of their feelings and express their needs clearly and directly instead of becoming defensive or criticizing their partners. They point the finger at themselves, stating what they are feeling and what they need from their partner. This communication style may initially feel unnatural, but with practice and repetition, it becomes more comfortable and leads to healthier relationships.
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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