John Gottman: The first three minutes of a conflict determine how it’s going to go 96% of the time. We urge people to begin with a gentler way of starting a conversation about an area of conflict.

Even the strongest relationships can falter under the weight of destructive communication patterns. Renowned relationship expert Dr. John Gottman identified four highly corrosive behaviors, which he ...

They are a different human being with a different internal world," says Julie Schwartz Gottman. So, conflict is an understandable and healthy part of being in a relationship, say the Gottmans.

During a fight, it's easy to focus on why you believe your partner is wrong. This is counterproductive, Lisa Marie Bobby, a ...

Given my certifications in the Gottman method and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) I am trained in helping couples build and rebuild friendship and intimacy, manage conflict better and create ...

Renowned American psychologist Dr. John Gottman suggests using a notepad to write down everything your partner says, which is ...

All couples fight, but how do some fight to understand rather than win? Having analyzed thousands of couples, Julie and John Gottman share how conflict can deepen a relationship or signal its demise.

Home Love When, Why, And How To Take A Healthy Time-Out From A Relationship Breaks give you time to deepen your perspective, and have a successful “do-over” with you partner.

Through their research at The Gottman Institute, John and Julie Gottman have learned how successful couples survive conflict and express affection.

All couples fight, but how do some fight to understand rather than win? Having analyzed thousands of couples, Julie and John Gottman share how conflict can deepen a relationship or signal its demise.