Tag: Gottman research

Dr. John and Julie Gottman have been studying relationships for a long time. John's longitudinal research on the course of relationships began in1975 after teaming with Dr Robert Levenson to determine …

I recently was updating my computer and came across some articles I have written or contributed to previously. In 2013 I was asked by the Gottman Institute to write a …

We have learned from the Gottman research what works in relationships. Relationship happiness occurs when couples establish a close friendship on a day-by-day basis. Increased intimacy sets the stage for …

We have learned from research that relationships with high levels of trust and feelings of closeness have a common characteristic. These patterns are highly predictable of positive relationships.

What the Research Shows Us The research is pretty clear, there are innate needs that we are hardwired for – literally. Affective neuroscience informs us that we have neural circuits …

The original Gottman Love Lab first opened in 1986 at the University of Washington. The new Love Lab recently opened, integrating state of the art science and mathematical models to …

 Part 2 of a series on Dr. John Gottman’s research on Trust and Infidelity In my last blog, “Precursors to Infidelity: The Six Warning Signs”, I reviewed findings from Dr. …