conflict management

The Truth About Expectations in Relationships

John Gottman

By having high (but still realistic) standards, you are far more likely to achieve the kind of relationship you want.

How New Parents Can Reduce their Risk of Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders

Lara Elfstrand

The Bringing Baby Home Workshop prepares new parents for their exciting adventure.

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.

‘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

Two Different Brains in Love: Conflict Resolution in Neurodiverse Relationships

Yolanda Renteria

Learn how to navigate conflict and other difficult conversations when neurodiversity affects your relationship.

Self-Soothing Tips for High Conflict Couples

Brittini Carter

If your arguments feel out of control, you need to step away and bring yourself back to a calm state.

How to Deal With Passive-Aggressive Behavior in Your Relationship

Laura Silverstein

Whether it's a backhanded compliment or a subtle eye-roll, learn how to identify passive aggression and what to do about it.

The Mutual Benefits of Accepting Influence in Relationships

Nicole Schiener

From power struggles to shared power and values

‘It’s Not My Fault!’: Why Defensiveness is Damaging

Cheryl Fraser

Don’t get defensive. Do this instead.

Drs. John and Julie Gottman on How Not to Ruin Your Relationship

The Gottman Institute

Listen to the Gottmans discuss the big and small things you can do to have a happy relationship

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