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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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 to Have a New Year’s Relationship Check-in

Center for Relationship Wellness

Make your relationship your New Year's resolution and reap the benefits of a happy, healthy, and meaningful year! ...

How to Stress-Proof Your Relationship This Holiday Season

Kyle Benson

Cultivate an attitude of gratitude around your partner and loved ones during the holidays. ...

Navigating the Holidays With Your In-Laws

Liz Higgins

Are you nervous about the holidays this year? These therapist-approved tips can help. ...

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. ...

Three Common Mistakes Couples Make During Conflict

Andrew G. Marshall

If you want to stop arguing all the time, avoid these mistakes ...

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 ...

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. ...

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