The Gottman Institute

Editorial Team

The Gottman Institute’s Editorial Team is composed of staff members who contribute to the Institute’s overall message. It is our mission to reach out to individuals, couples, and families in order to help create and maintain greater love and health in relationships.

The Gottman Institute's Posts

Emotional Safety in Long-Distance Relationships

Jennifer Scott

Close the distance between you by using the tools you have to connect. ...

4 Conflict Styles that Hurt Your Relationship

Jennifer Scott

Learn how to navigate conflict in a healthy way. ...

Turn Your Relationship Goals Into Habits

Jennifer Scott

Leave "relationship goals" behind and form healthy habits that you and your partner can practice every day.⁠ ...

Gifts from the Heart

Jennifer Scott

Give your relationship gifts that keep on giving. ...

What is The Sound Relationship House?

Jennifer Scott

This foundational theory of The Gottman Institute gives couples the tools they need to have a healthy secure relationship. ...

Rituals of Gratitude

Jennifer Scott

Create rituals of connection around thankfulness using these four ideas. ...

Warm Weather Rituals of Connection: Ideas for Couples and Families

Carla Sparks

Here's a list of warm weather activities to try together! ...

25 Date Ideas You Can Try at Home and Long-Distance

Carla Sparks

Whether you're social distancing or quarantined together, during stressful and uncertain times, it's more important than ever to prioritize rituals of ...