The Archives

Keep Asking Your Partner to Dance

The Gottman Institute

What a middle school dance can teach us about love and vulnerability.

A Review of the Research on Domestic Violence

The Gottman Institute

A letter to the editor of The New York Times from the desk of John Gottman, Ph.D. and Julie Schwartz Gottman, Ph.D.

The ‘BestMarriages’ Story

The Gottman Institute

How two regular guys built one of the largest couples counseling centers in Canada.

Before I Was a Couples Therapist, I Was a Rabbi

The Gottman Institute

As a rabbi turned couples therapist, I find myself living in two wonderful worlds, continuing to build bridges between both.

Pursue Your Partner at Every Stage of Marriage

Hannah Eaton

Never stop dating your spouse.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day Every Day

Katelyn Ewen

Show up for your loved ones every day, not just on February 14th.

Want to Improve Your Relationship? Start Paying More Attention to Bids

Logan Ury

Healthy couples constantly make and accept bids to connect.

If You’re Too Busy for Date Night, You’re Too Busy

The Gottman Institute

Date nights should be sacred times to honor your relationship.

The Eight Conversations That Matter Most in Relationships

The Gottman Institute

From the country’s leading relationship experts, comes 'Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love.'

How I Almost Quit Couples Therapy—and Love—Until Mindfulness Saved Me

Cheryl Fraser

Our ability to observe the workings of our mind, challenge our stories, and see what is really happening is a major predictor of happiness.

Stop Creating Gratitude Lists and Do This Instead

Kristen Manieri

It’s time to have a thank you note revival.

How We Used the Aftermath of a Fight to Repair Our Relationship

Kyle Benson

Every conflict offers an opportunity for a deeper understanding.

A Happier Relationship Starts Today

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