Small Things Often
The Small Things Often Podcast Quick tips about relationships Welcome to Small Things Often, a podcast from The Gottman Institute Successful long-term relationships are created through small words, small gestures, […]
The Small Things Often Podcast Quick tips about relationships Welcome to Small Things Often, a podcast from The Gottman Institute Successful long-term relationships are created through small words, small gestures, […]
Love Maps help you develop greater personal insight and a more detailed understanding of each other’s life and world.
Learn how the Gottman Method helps couples reconnect
As promised in last week’s posting on The Gottman Relationship Blog, we continue ourSummer Romance blog series today with an exercise to help you build connection with your partner by updating your “Love Maps.”
“Love” is the obvious word here. But with all due respect to love, it’s probably a little too obvious for my tastes. Don’t get me wrong, I love love, but it often clouds the real issue at the heart of a relationship.
Dr. Gottman’s term for getting to know your partner’s world is called Build Love Maps.
Here are examples that will help you build a love map to your partner’s heart.
What does it look like to stay curious about your partner?
”Like” is a word that is underrated, while the word “love” steals all of the attention.
These cards enable partners to connect emotionally, and increase intimacy and understanding in a fun, gentle way.
Due to popular demand, this product is currently out of stock.
When you build Colleague Maps with co-workers, you develop a deeper understanding of who they are.
Learn the inner world of your partner by building love maps.