What Straight Husbands Can Learn From Gay Husbands
According to Dr. Gottman, straight couples may have a lot to learn from gay and lesbian relationships.
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Emotionally Intelligent Husbands Are Key to a Lasting Marriage
Men, you have the power to make or break a relationship.
Husbands Can Only Be Influential if They Accept Influence
Being open to influence requires a man to let go of avoidant strategies like distancing, attacking, and defensiveness.
The Research: Predicting Divorce from an Oral History Interview Part II
Both husbands’ and wives’ presence or lack of “we-ness” during an oral history interview is a strong indicator of whether a couple will divorce or not.
The Research: Physiological and Affective Predictors of Change in Relationship Satisfaction
What factors can impact relationship satisfaction? The Gottman Relationship Blog explores the research and what you can do.
The Sound Relationship House: The Positive Perspective
A fundamental principle of maintaining The Positive Perspective in your relationship is to let your partner influence you.
Predicting Divorce From The First 3 Minutes of Conflict Discussion
Drs. Carrère and Gottman found that the startup of the conflict discussion was key to predicting divorce or marital stability.
Healthy Dependence as a Path Toward Healthy Relationships
When David is tempted to say, “I’ll do it myself!” he reminds himself to ask the question, “How can we do this together?”
What Causes Contempt in Relationships
How to spot contempt and what to do when it shows up
The Mutual Benefits of Accepting Influence in Relationships
From power struggles to shared power and values
L is for Love & Like
“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.
Moving Beyond Mistakes in Marriage
After recognizing that one has made a mistake, it is important to make a repair with your partner.