The Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling

By Ellie Lisitsa

Being able to identify the Four Horsemen in your conflict discussions is a necessary first step to eliminating them and replacing them with healthy, productive communication patterns.

Two Good Reasons to Save Your Marriage

By The Gottman Institute

You’d be surprised what a good relationship can do for you

Why Turning Against Your Partner’s Bids Is So Harmful

By Vagdevi Meunier

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Parents Everywhere Are Tired: The truth about parenting fatigue

Kari Rusnak

Parenting fatigue is an all too common experience that can cause negative health symptoms and a drop in relationship satisfaction. ...

What Is the Difference Between Stonewalling and Gaslighting?

Laura Silverstein

Our Friend and Valued Colleague, Sue Johnson

Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Gottman

Touch More, Touch Often

Cheryl Fraser

How to strengthen fondness and admiration - without saying a thing ...

Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy

Vagdevi Meunier

Who doesn’t want a relationship that has a wonderful friendship base, tackles gridlocked and perpetual conflict with ease and humor, and ...

Date Your Mate!

Cheryl Fraser

Why date night rejuvenates long term relationships - if you do it right. ...

The Secret Ingredient to a Thriving Relationship: Turning Towards Each Other

Kyle Benson

What Porcupines Can Teach Us About Making Love

Laura Silverstein

Dr. Gottman's "porcupine sex" story is a comical depiction of an all-too-familiar dynamic between men and women in the bedroom. ...

How to Survive Parenting a Two Year Old

Dr. Katie Stirling

Here are some tips for parents to survive the difficult toddler years while promoting their child's healthy development. ...

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