Full of articles, stories and information for both couples and professionals who want greater understanding about what makes relationships work.
The Sound Relationship House
31 Dec 19 / pdf / 634 KB
A model of stable, happy relationships
View resource7 Week Guide to Fondness and Admiration
10 Apr 19 / pdf / 122 KB
Fondness and admiration are crucial to happy relationships. Remembering your partner’s positive qualities strengthens the bond between you, even as you struggle with each other’s flaws.
View resource6 Hours a Week to a Better Relationship
31 Oct 17 / pdf / 1 MB
It only takes 6 hours of a few minutes here and a few minutes there to create a much better relationship. Want to know how?
View resource7 Principles of Making Marriage Work Summary
5 Feb 14 / pdf / 398 KB
This is a great summary of John Gottman's book for couples called 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work. It includes a summary of some of his great research and some tips for building a stronger, more intimate and caring relationship
View resourceThe 4 Horsemen
11 Aug 13 / pdf / 384 KB
John Gottman, believes “working on your marriage every day will do more for your health and longevity than working out at a health club". Although many of us believe that anger is the root cause of unhappy relationships, Gottman notes that it is not conflict itself that is the problem, but how we handle it. Venting anger constructively can actually do wonders to clear the air and get a relationship back in balance. However, conflict does become a problem when it is characterized by the presence of what Gottman calls the “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse”: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling.
View resourceUnderstanding the Stress Reducing Conversation
2 Aug 13 / pdf / 142 KB
We all live busy stressful lives, but there is nothing worse when complaining about a stressful moment than to find your one true love seeing 'eye-to-eye' with the enemy. This brief, commonsense tool will assist you and your partner to escape this common trap.
View resourceWhat Makes Marriage Work
22 Jul 13 / pdf / 2 MB
With divorce rates continuing to rise in western countries, John Gottman discusses some of the findings of his research that provides insights into what makes marriages work long-term.
View resourceWelcome to the Love Lab
22 Jul 13 / pdf / 1 MB
Words can heal an ailing relationship - or seal its fate. Leading relationship research John Gottman discusses how his research is conducted and some of the findings that may be useful for couples to understand.
View resourceThe Science of a Good Marriage
22 Jul 13 / pdf / 239 KB
John Gottman's research demonstrates unequivocally that happy marriages are based on friendship.
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