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Conflict is an opportunity to learn to love our partner better over time. It's not easy to see conflict as positive, especially when you're in the middle of it. We learned about this and other helpful tools when we attended The Art & Science of Love by The Gottman Institute. Here's more: http://go.shr.lc/1yyH8X9 #staymarried

“Can you answer these 20 Love Map Questions about your partner? #relationships”

Having a long and happy relationship is about so much more than planning a romantic night out for Valentine’s Day.

This is an awesome resource from @gottmaninstitute. Conflict is a part of everyday life. It happens between friends colleagues coworkers family. It's okay to get emotional. It's okay to have conflict. We actually need these things. How we handle them makes all the difference. This checklist provides some great tools. #healthycommunication #liveauthentic #liveyourbestlife #communicationiskey #emotions #highlysensitiveperson #mbti #gottmaninstitute #conciousness #mindbodysoul

Think of anger like an iceberg, a large piece of ice found floating in the open ocean. Most of the iceberg is hidden below the surface of the water. Similarly, when we are angry, there are usually other emotions hidden beneath the surface. It’s easy to see a person’s anger but can be difficult to see the underlying feelings the anger is protecting. Click to read the full article

The Gottman Method for healthy relationships consists of these nine research-based characteristics that any therapist or couple can learn to apply.

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“Worried that you may be sliding into marriage instead of deciding? Try the 52 Questions Before Marriage or Moving In Card Deck to discuss the intentionality of your relationship: https://t.co/hVevSSOA6I”

Learning about divorce can prevent your relationship from making the same mistake or rescue it if it already has.

The infographic below highlights some of Dr. John Gottman’s most notable research findings on marriage and couple relationships.