The Gottman Relationship Blog

Categories:

Breaking the Pursue-Withdraw Pattern: An Interview with Scott R. Woolley, Ph.D.

Kyle Benson

The pursue-withdraw pattern is an extremely common cause of divorce. If left unresolved, it will continue into a second marriage and subsequent intimate relationships.

10 Habits to Shape a Kind, Well-Adjusted Child

Rebecca Eanes

The relationship that you have with your child is the single biggest influence on them. Your relationship sets an example for how relationships should be throughout the rest of their lives.

To the Couple With the Same Dreams but Different Timelines

David and Constantino Khalaf

Dreams transform with time, and we have to be willing to adapt along with them.

Emotional Safety is Necessary for Emotional Connection

The Gottman Institute

Emotional safety enables us the freedom to collaborate, dream, be wildly creative, share bold ideas, feel increased compassion, and express ourselves freely with one another.

Husbands Can Only Be Influential if They Accept Influence

Jeff Pincus

Being open to influence requires a man to let go of avoidant strategies like distancing, attacking, and defensiveness.

July 2017

The Gottman Institute

Read about all the exciting happenings at The Gottman Institute in July!

Marriage is Not a Big Thing, It’s a Million Little Things

Liz Higgins

By putting one foot in front of the other, you can create interactions of connection that lead to a relationship shaped by love, respect, and affirmation.

2 Biases That May Be Hurting Your Relationship

Jon Beaty

Dr. Gottman has identified five tools that couples can use as effective antidotes to confirmation bias and negativity bias in their relationships.

Small Things Often Create Secure Attachments: An Interview With Amir Levine, M.D.

Kyle Benson

One of the most effective ways of regulating our emotions when we are in distress is to be in proximity to someone that we’re securely attached to.

We'll Deliver The Blog To You

Make the most out of your relationships without lifting a finger. Well, maybe just one to subscribe. Get all you need to foster meaningful connections delivered straight to you, from heartwarming stories to evidence-based practices.