The Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling

By Ellie Lisitsa

Being able to identify the Four Horsemen in your conflict discussions is a necessary first step to eliminating them and replacing them with healthy, productive communication patterns.

Two Good Reasons to Save Your Marriage

By The Gottman Institute

You’d be surprised what a good relationship can do for you

Why Turning Against Your Partner’s Bids Is So Harmful

By Vagdevi Meunier

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We’re on the Brink

Dr. Jenna Scott

When you are disconnected from your partner and unsure if the relationship can survive, there are specific actions to take to ...

Is My Partner a Narcissist?

The Gottman Institute

The combination of narcissistic behaviors and lack of emotional intelligence create major challenges for a relationship. ...

Helicopter Parenting: From Good Intentions to Poor Outcomes

The Gottman Institute

We live in a competitive world and want to give our kids every advantage. But with helicopter parenting, it can backfire ...

Why Is My Husband Yelling at Me?

The Gottman Institute

Understanding the behaviors and taking action in the areas you can control will help your wellbeing. ...

How to Be Kind When You’re Upset With Your Partner

Sanaa Hyder

Kindness is not just important in the heat of an argument. ...

Inside Out 2 and Emotion Coaching

Amy McMahan

Gottman's emotion coaching is brought to life in the movie Inside Out 2. ...

Getting Parents on the Same Page

Rebecca Eanes

Dr. Gottman’s research has shown us that there are three steps to reaching a compromise. ...

Are Rough Patches in Relationships Normal?

Dana McNeil

What you can do when your relationship is on the rocks ...

Men’s Tears: From Odysseus to Modern Day

Alexander Elguren

How men can learn to navigate the stormy seas of emotion ...

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