Love & Relationships

All successful relationships are built on the same premise: The Sound Relationship House theory by Drs. John and Julie Gottman.

Dating Anxiety: How to Move Forward

Anna Aslanian

Have you experienced dating anxiety? You're not alone.

Holiday Heartbreak: Understanding the Pain and Moving Through It

Genesis Games

Holiday heartbreak is painful, but these steps can help you move forward.

The Love Prescription: Q&A with Drs. John and Julie Gottman

Max Johnson

Drs. John and Julie Gottman discuss their New York Times bestseller, The Love Prescription: Seven Days to More Intimacy, Connection, and Joy.

Small Things Often: Ingredients for a Happy Relationship

Max Johnson

We asked our followers to share some of the “small words, small gestures, and small acts” their partners do for them. Our hearts were so warmed by the responses, we’d love to share some of them with you.

The Transition to Parenthood: Relationship Tips for New Parents

Child Mind Institute

Strengthen your bond during the transition to parenthood with our research-based relationship tips for new and expecting parents.

How Do Gottman Principles Apply to the Dating World?

Stacy Hubbard

How to date the Gottman way

The Edge of Hope: Lessons on Regret for a Marriage in Crisis

Kerry Lusignan

No crystal ball can guide us when we sit on hope's edge, contemplating our marriage’s fate. But the research on regret affords us a compass.

The Right Fit: Exploring Different Styles of Couples Counseling

Vagdevi Meunier

The counseling format you choose will depend on your circumstances and relationship needs.

‘Courtroom Brain’: Is Your Partner on Trial?

Ken Fremont-Smith

Don't let resentment turn your partner into the defendant in your relationship

Can a Relationship Have Too Much Negativity?

The Gottman Institute

Learn the perfect ratio of positive to negative in your interactions as a couple

The Truth About Boundaries

Nicole Schiener

Setting and maintaining boundaries protects your peace and so much more.

Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Appreciation in Difficult Times

Terry Gaspard

How you appreciate each other is a buffer for life's stressors.

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