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100 Couples Share Their Secrets to a Successful Relationship
What can make a marriage work is surprisingly simple. Happily married couples aren’t smarter, richer, or more psychologically astute than others. But in their day-to-day lives, they have hit upon a dynamic that keeps their negative thoughts and feelings about each other (which all couples have) from overwhelming their positive ones. Rather than cre
... See moreJohn Gottman • The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert
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However, appreciating our differences and making them work in harmony (versus yielding to the urge to kill each other) requires great effort and willingness to compromise and/or concede. The secret-in-the-sauce of marriage is not so much about finding compatibility (compatibility is easy), it is about discovering ways to handle and process incompat
... See moreMark Gungor • Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage: Unlocking the Secrets to Life, Love and Marriage
What are the essential blocks to building a strong foundation between partners and establishing balance for longevity?-Not everything must be said-The combination of empathy and responsibility is very important-Be able to see things from your partners point of view, while also being able to take responsibility for things-The ability to navigate sep... See more
Tim Ferriss • Intimacy, Emotional Baggage, Relationship Longevity, and More – Esther Perel on The Tim Ferriss Show
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Tim Urban • How to Pick Your Life Partner - Part 2
How do you reduce arguments in your marriage?-“Arguing in a relationship often has little to do with the content of the argument itself” -It’s all about the art of speaking and listening
Tim Ferriss • Intimacy, Emotional Baggage, Relationship Longevity, and More – Esther Perel on The Tim Ferriss Show
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Partners who avoid conflict don’t understand each other’s priorities, values, or struggles. Every couple fights—or should. Whatever you and your partner fight about, you’re probably not alone.