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Homework Assignment: Humor

Ellie Lisitsa

We begin today's Weekend Homework Assignment with a short history of humor! Read it for context on our exploration of its role in human relationships, and to gain a deeper understanding not only of our approach to humor, but of your own.

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More on Humor and Being Human

Ellie Lisitsa

Since the dawn of the Digital Age, humans have been puzzling over their electronic devices and asking themselves basic questions, like:

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Homework Assignment: Spring Cleaning Part II

Ellie Lisitsa

In today’s Weekend Homework Assignment, we continue our discussion of spring cleaning your marriage by offering our own practical advice that you can try with your partner this weekend!

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A Springtime Reminder from Dr. Gottman

Ellie Lisitsa

Your efforts will pay off, not only this Spring, but in the many seasons to come!

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Homework Assignment: Q&A and Review

Ellie Lisitsa

This Friday on The Gottman Relationship Blog, we reach the end of our series on The Four Horsemen and Self Care!

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Friendship and Self-Care

Ellie Lisitsa

How are friendship and self-care connected?

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What Does Friendship Mean to You?

Ellie Lisitsa

"Commitment is an act, not a word." - Sartre

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Close-up photo of the hands of a person leaving over a deck overlooking a lake surrounded by trees.

Combat Stonewalling with Self-Care

Ellie Lisitsa

Nip stonewalling in the bud with a healthy alternative. The antidote to stonewalling is self-soothing.

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Self-Care: Stonewalling Part II (The Research)

Ellie Lisitsa

Today, we share some scientific specifics on stonewalling.

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Self-Care: Stonewalling Part I

Ellie Lisitsa

Next time you sense yourself reaching boiling point, know that it’s time to take yourself off the flame.

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Trusting Eachother

Homework Assignment: Building a Culture of Appreciation

Ellie Lisitsa

Small things often go a long way for validating your partner.

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