6 Habits Of Couples Who Grow Gracefully Into Old Age Together, According To Psychology

… result in distance and disconnect between you.

This involves being vulnerable, open, and actively engaged in understanding a partner’s perspective, which leads to greater intimacy, trust, and resilience in the face of life’s challenges. The Gottman Method, founded by renowned American psychologist John Gottman, emphasizes this by teaching couples to express needs using ‘I’ statements and actively listening to their partner’s perspective.

5. Show empathy toward one another

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You should both be kind-hearted and caring toward each other. You should be able to lean on each …