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The Research: Linkages Between Parent-Child Interaction and Conversations of Friends

Dr. Ellie Wilde

Children whose parents were disengaged and used derisive humor were more likely to have negative peer play with their friends.

Homework Assignment: How Marital Conflict Affects Children

Dr. Ellie Wilde

Learn what conflict does to kids and how you can show empathy by being the emotion coach your child needs.

The Research: Patterns of Marital Conflict Predict Children’s Internalizing and Externalizing Behaviors Part II

Dr. Ellie Wilde

It is not the child’s temperament that predicts marital conflict, but rather the type of marital conflict that predicts a child’s temperament.

The Research: Patterns of Marital Conflict Predict Children’s Internalizing and Externalizing Behaviors

Dr. Ellie Wilde

Parents whose conflicts are characterized by mutual hostility often produce children who are unable to wait their turn.

The Research: Physiological and Affective Predictors of Change in Relationship Satisfaction Part II

Dr. Ellie Wilde

In relationships that are working well, the couple's interaction style is constructive, affirming, and enjoyable.

The Research: Physiological and Affective Predictors of Change in Relationship Satisfaction

Dr. Ellie Wilde

What factors can impact relationship satisfaction? The Gottman Relationship Blog explores the research and what you can do.

The Research: Predicting Divorce from an Oral History Interview Part II

Dr. Ellie Wilde

Both husbands' and wives' presence or lack of “we-ness” during an oral history interview is a strong indicator of whether a couple will divorce or not.

The Research: Predicting Divorce from an Oral History Interview

Dr. Ellie Wilde

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

Dr. Ellie Wilde

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

Dr. Ellie Wilde

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

Dr. Ellie Wilde

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

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