Dating, Marriages & Relationships

On January 11, 1996, I took Rebecca on our first date. We had dinner at Olive Garden, then went to see The American President. It wasn’t a particularly original date, […] The post Thirty Years Later appeared first on The Gottman Institute .

Learn why partners have different timelines for repairing after conflict and how understanding your repair rhythm can strengthen your relationship. The post The Rhythm of Repair appeared first on The Gottman Institute .

On the 30th anniversary of The Gottman Institute, we reflect on the things that have and haven't changed in relationship science. The post Love on a Tuesday Afternoon appeared first on The Gottman Institute .

How to deal with a narcissist, grounded in Gottman's research: spotting contempt, easing flooding, and noticing whether repair is possible between you. The post How to Deal With a Narcissist appeared first on The Gottman Institute .

Wondering if your partner can change? Learn what the research actually shows about whether a narcissist can change and how to recognize real shifts. The post Can a Narcissist Change? What the Research Says About Real Transformation appeared first on The Gottman Institute .

Learn how to prioritize the individual patient within the dyad. Discover why the Gottman Relationship Checkup is the premier tool for patient assessment. The post Enhancing Individual Patient Care appeared first on The Gottman Institute .

Summer brings opportunities for family fun, but it can also disrupt routines, increase stress, and leave couples with less time and energy for each other. It doesn’t need to be […] The post How to Stay Connected as a Couple During the Summer appeared first on The Gottman Institute .

Understand what emotional manipulation looks like in relationships and how to handle it. The post Emotional Manipulation: Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore appeared first on The Gottman Institute .

Your conversations keep going in circles and ending in a fight. Here is the loop method: build communication with your spouse one layer at a time.

Your role as a father is undeniably important. Use this day to take care of yourself and connect with loved ones. The post John Gottman on Fatherhood appeared first on The Gottman Institute .

A Father's Day reflection on raising emotionally connected boys in a world where men don't talk about feelings. The post What I Learned About Being an Emotion-Coaching Dad to My Son for Over 15 Years appeared first on The Gottman Institute .

If your spouse wants to leave, the most powerful move is to become your best self with the PIES: physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual attraction.