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The Archives

Emotional Safety is Necessary for Emotional Connection

The Gottman Institute

Emotional safety enables us the freedom to collaborate, dream, be wildly creative, share bold ideas, feel increased compassion, and express ourselves freely with one another.

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Husbands Can Only Be Influential if They Accept Influence

Jeff Pincus

Being open to influence requires a man to let go of avoidant strategies like distancing, attacking, and defensiveness.

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Marriage is Not a Big Thing, It’s a Million Little Things

Liz Higgins

By putting one foot in front of the other, you can create interactions of connection that lead to a relationship shaped by love, respect, and affirmation.

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2 Biases That May Be Hurting Your Relationship

Jon Beaty

Dr. Gottman has identified five tools that couples can use as effective antidotes to confirmation bias and negativity bias in their relationships.

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How to Strengthen Your Child’s Emotional Intelligence

Parent Co.

Children need the experience of feeling emotions and practice tolerating them to develop self-control and emotional intelligence.

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4 Ways to Stay Connected During Life Transitions

David and Constantino Khalaf

Here's how to stay connected when our minds are preoccupied with our own stresses.

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5 Rituals to Reconnect in Your Relationship

Terry Gaspard

Never underestimate the power of intentional time with your partner.

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New Parents, Listen Up: Passion and Parenting Can Co-Exist

April Eldemire

Having children is most definitely a game changer, but it doesn’t have to be a romance killer.

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How to Attract Your Ideal Client as a Gottman Couples Therapist: An Interview with Joe Sanok, MA, LLP, LCC, Part II

Kyle Benson

A detailed knowledge of who you want to attract helps you decide where you dedicate your energy and time.

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Transforming Criticism into Wishes: A Recipe for Successful Conflict

Kyle Benson

For conflict conversations to succeed, you must state your feelings as neutrally as possible and transform any complaint about your partner into a positive need.

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Helping Little Ones with Big Emotions

Tamara Patterson

Research shows that giving your child the gift of emotional intelligence can greatly improve their quality of life.

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There Are Two Views to Every Conflict and Both Are Valid

Kyle Benson

You don't have to agree, but you do need to show respect for your partner's opinions.

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