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The Positive Perspective: More on the 5:1 Ratio

Dr. Ellie Wilde

Watch this video of Dr. John Gottman explaining the 5:1 ratio.

Love Quiz: Do You and Your Partner Accept Each Other’s Influence?

Dr. Ellie Wilde

Influencing within a relationship helps build a positive perspective.

The Sound Relationship House: The Positive Perspective

Dr. Ellie Wilde

A fundamental principle of maintaining The Positive Perspective in your relationship is to let your partner influence you.

The Sound Relationship House: Turn Towards Instead of Away

Dr. Ellie Wilde

Playful bids and enthusiastic efforts to turn towards each other result in heightened levels of positivity during conflict discussions.

Love Quiz: Fondness and Admiration

Dr. Ellie Wilde

If life chipped away at your fondness and admiration for each other, the route to bringing them back begins with realizing how valuable they are.

Ask Yourselves: Who Am I?

Dr. Ellie Wilde

Sit down with your partner and ask each other these questions about your dreams, struggles, and future goals.

The Sound Relationship House: Build Love Maps

Dr. Ellie Wilde

Love Maps help you develop greater personal insight and a more detailed understanding of each other’s life and world.

Date Night in a Jar

Dr. Ellie Wilde

A stash of date night ideas can present fun surprises for you and your partner when you want alone time to connect.

How to Know Your Bids

Dr. Ellie Wilde

The first step to responding to bids is recognizing one when you see or hear it.

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