What to Do When You Disagree
Repair happens when we build bridges of validation that connect us, deepening our sense of belonging and security. The post What to Do When You Disagree appeared first on The Gottman Institute.
The Pursuer-Distancer Dynamic
While all couples need autonomy and closeness, many partners struggle with the pursuer-distancer dance and feel chronically dissatisfied with their degree of intimacy. When the pattern of pursuing and distancing becomes ingrained, the behavior of one partner provokes and maintains the behavior of the other. The post The Pursuer-Distancer Dynamic appeared first on The Gottman …
Supporting friendship
What is the best way to ease someone’s pain and suffering? In this beautifully animated RSA Short, Dr Brené Brown reminds us that we can only create a genuine empathic connection if we are brave enough to really get in touch with our own fragility. Dr Brené Brown is a best-selling author, speaker and research …
The Four Horsemen: Stonewalling
The last, but certainly not least, of the Four Horsemen is stonewalling. The post The Four Horsemen: Stonewalling appeared first on The Gottman Institute. To read the full article, click The Four Horsemen: Stonewalling.
The Four Horsemen: Contempt
Contempt is the worst of the four horsemen. It is the number one predictor of divorce, but it can be defeated. The post The Four Horsemen: Contempt appeared first on The Gottman Institute. To read the full article, click The Four Horsemen: Contempt.
The Four Horsemen: Defensiveness
Defensiveness is really a way of blaming your partner. The post The Four Horsemen: Defensiveness appeared first on The Gottman Institute. To read the full article, click The Four Horsemen: Defensiveness.
