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The Research: Predicting Divorce from an Oral History Interview

Ellie Lisitsa

After studying married couples, Dr. John Gottman could predict which couples would separate or stay together with over 94% accuracy. So, how was he able to do this?

Apply The Research: Building Your Emotional Bank Account

Ellie Lisitsa

Dr. John Gottman's research shows that a major indicator of a couple's overall happiness is their Emotional Bank Account.

The Research: Behavior Exchange Theory and Marital Decision Making

Ellie Lisitsa

This particular study directly relates to building an Emotional Bank Account by taking the opportunity to Turn Towards your partner's bids for emotional connection in Sliding Door Moments.

Announcement: The Research

The Gottman Institute

Here are answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gottman’s research on couples.

Create Shared Meaning: Suggestions from Dr. Gottman

Ellie Lisitsa

Dr. John Gottman offers practical ways to turn toward each other and create shared meaning in your relationship.

Create Shared Meaning: Rituals for the Family

Ellie Lisitsa

Creating shared meaning by establishing rituals of connection is not just for couples. Traditions can bring your whole family together.

Create Shared Meaning: Examining Your Rituals

Ellie Lisitsa

What rituals of connection to you and your partner have together? Here's how to look at what you've got that connects you.

Make Life Dreams Come True: Trusting Each Other

Ellie Lisitsa

Building trust, and feeling your partner begin to trust you, will bring you to a place in which this kind of connection is possible.

Make Life Dreams Come True: Self-Discovery

Ellie Lisitsa

Follow this exercise where you play both the speaker and the listener to share the source behind conflict: life dreams and goals!

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