Flooding, a term coined by psychologist John Gottman in his famous work with couples, refers to a flood of stress hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol, to the nervous system. This generates ...

As relationship expert John Gottman has shown, defensiveness is one of the “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” that predicts the breakdown of relationships. It blocks listening, fuels reactivity ...

says Farrugia. "Every positive thing you do in your relationship is good." ― John M. Gottman, PhD, The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work "John Gottman has taken a scientific approach to ...

Speaking of divorce red flags, an unexpected one is a subtle smirk of superiority on your spouse’s face, according to renowned psychologist John Gottman, the founder of the Gottman Institute and ...

They know that prolonged silence or hurtful shouting only deteriorates the bond. According to Dr. John Gottman, psychologist and relationship expert, "Couples who handle conflicts well don't do so ...

We all dream of living happily ever after in marriage with the love of our life. According to research from The Knot, approximately 15,000 weddings were held in the US in 2021, with the average ...