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physiological arousal

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

Ellie Lisitsa

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

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

Ellie Lisitsa

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

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

Ellie Lisitsa

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.

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The Research: Predicting Divorce from an Oral History Interview

Ellie Lisitsa

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?

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Marital decision making

The Research: Behavior Exchange Theory and Marital Decision Making

Ellie Lisitsa

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.

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Announcement: The Research

The Gottman Institute

Here are answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gottman’s research on couples.

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Suggestions from Dr Gottman

Create Shared Meaning: Suggestions from Dr. Gottman

Ellie Lisitsa

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

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Rituals for the Family

Create Shared Meaning: Rituals for the Family

Ellie Lisitsa

Creating shared meaning by establishing rituals of connection is not just for couples. Traditions can bring your whole family together.

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Trusting Eachother

Make Life Dreams Come True: Trusting Each Other

Ellie Lisitsa

Building trust, and feeling your partner begin to trust you, will bring you to a place in which this kind of connection is possible.

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corona virus communication pandemic

Make Life Dreams Come True: Self-Discovery

Ellie Lisitsa

Follow this exercise where you play both the speaker and the listener to share the source behind conflict: life dreams and goals!

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Dreams within Conflict

Make Life Dreams Come True: Dreams Within Conflict

Ellie Lisitsa

Make each other's dreams come true.

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