Dating & Premarital

If you’re jumping back into the dating world, in a committed relationship, or planning to get married, it’s important to learn how to build lasting and stable relationships.

Look at Your Partner Through Rose-Colored Glasses (Seriously)

Sanaa Hyder

Successful couples purposefully strive to see each other through rose-colored glasses.

The Best Gottman Relationship Articles of 2016

Kyle Benson

Here are the 10 most read Gottman Relationship Blog articles from the past year.

One Ritual You and Your Partner Need to Feel More Connected

Aaron and April Jacob

Communication builds connection.

Ringing in the New Year with Relationship Resolutions

Sanaa Hyder

Sit down together and plan your resolutions for the new year.

Simple Ways to Strengthen the Friendship in Your Relationship

Liz Higgins

How strong is the friendship in your relationship?

6 Hours a Week to a Better Relationship

Kyle Benson

These little things will make a huge impact on your relationship.

Love Quiz: Do You Trust Your Partner?

Kyle Benson

Dr. Gottman has established a way to mathematically evaluate trust in a relationship.

Love Quiz: How Well Do You Repair Your Relationship?

Kyle Benson

All couples argue. Successful couples repair.

Debunking 5 Myths About Premarital Conflict

Liz Higgins

Life experiences, family dynamics, and the influence of society generate many ideas of what a marriage should look like

The One Fight All Couples Have Before Tying the Knot

Liz Higgins

Hint: It’s not just about cake flavors or dealing with the in-laws.

How to Talk to Your Partner About Your Future

The Gottman Institute

Premarital Relationships: Making the Honeymoon Last

Ellie Lisitsa

The honeymoon phase never has to end if you keep wanting to know more about your partner. Created shared meaning before you say "I do."

A Happier Relationship Starts Today

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