February 2017

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

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This month The Gottman Institute moved into a new office, Drs. John and Julie Gottman presented a record breaking The Art and Science of Love workshop in Seattle, and we gifted our annual Valentine’s Day Flash Sale.

“Month in Review” is a feature on The Gottman Relationship Blog that gives you the opportunity to recap the news and events of the last month. Below you will find useful information and links from February, including mentions in the media, important announcements, blog postings, class photos, and more.

FEATURED ARTICLE

The emotionally intelligent husband is interested in his wife’s emotions because he honors and respects her. His relationship, sex life, and overall joy will be far greater than the man who lacks emotional intelligence.

JoyOnline: 5 Simple Ways to Strengthen the Friendship in Your Marriage
Psychology Today: Why a Child’s Social-Emotional Skills are So Important
The Huffington Post: Building a Great Sex Life is Not Rocket Science
P.S. I Love You: 6 Steps to Mindfully Deal With Difficult Emotions
The Huffington Post: The Secret to a Meaningful Life is Meaningful Relationships
Verily: This is How Healthy Relationships Handle Conflict Resolution
True Viral News: Research Has Spoken: This is the #1 Predictor of Divorce
The Huffington Post: Why We Need to Stop Playing the Blame Game in Relationships
All 4 Women: Couples Who Talk About Sex Have Better Sex
Psychology Today: How the Little Things Make or Break a Relationship
The Huffington Post: Sliding Door Moments: The Doorway to Building Trust in Relationships
Mother.ly: 10 Habits to Shape a Kind, Well-Adjusted Child
Business Insider: Science Says Lasting Relationships Come Down to 2 Basic Traits
The Huffington Post: 10 Ways to Rekindle the Passion in Your Marriage
MSN Lifestyle: The No. 1 Thing 15 Relationship Experts Have Learned About Love
NZHerald: Five Myths for a Happier Marriage
The Huffington Post: Conflict is a Normal and Natural Part of Your “Happily Ever After”
Psychology Today: 3 Things You Should Never Say to Your Partner
Business Insider: Power Couples Who Stay Together Have 9 Things in Common
Daily Life: The Tiny Thing That Predicts the Success of Any Relationship
The Art of Manliness: Why the Secret of a Happy, Successful Marriage is Treating it Like a Bank Account
Buzzfeed: 13 Children’s Books That Encourage Kindness Towards Eachother
Harvard: Raising Caring Ethical Children
Singapore Brides: 6 Signs You’re in a Happy, Lasting Relationship
Business Insider: 8 Signs You’re in a Strong Relationship- Even if it Doesn’t Feel Like It
Mother.ly: Emotionally Intelligent Husbands are Key to a Lasting Marriage
Business Insider: America’s Top Couples Therapist Says All Successful Marriages Share This Trait
IFL Science: 4 Behaviors Are The Most Reliable Predictors of Divorce
Momzette: Trouble With Your Marriage? Time to Make a “Map”
Annie Wright: 7 Key Relationship Insights I’ve Learned as a Couples Counselor
Parent.co: How to Strengthen Your Child’s Emotional Intelligence
Your Tango: What is Emotional Agility- And Why is Severely Impacts Your Relationship
The Huffington Post: Hurt Feelings Do Not Mean You Did Something Wrong

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Valentine’s Day Flash Sale

This year our Valentine was all of you! We gifted a 48 hour flash sale offering 20% off all items and brought back our Date Night bundle for you and your sweetie to show fondness and admiration each day of the year!

The Art and Science of Love

Love was in the air when Dr’s. John and Julie Gottman presented at the annual February Art and Science of Love workshop in Downtown Seattle. This workshop broke records with the largest number in registrations and attendees yet!

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FEATURED CLASS PHOTO

This month’s featured class photo is from a Leven 1 Training presented by Don Cole, D.Min. LPC-S, LMFT-S in Phoenix, Arizona.

To see more photos from professional training events around the country, click here.

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