Building a foundation for lasting relationships

"It is not the survival of the fittest, it is the survival of the most nurtured," Dr. John Gottman, Ph.D

Today I would like to share the evidence-based research on marriage from world renowned researchers John Gottman, Ph.D. and his wife Julie Schwartz Gottman, Ph.D. As I sought to research the topic of successful romantic partnerships, I was impressed by how frequently these two leading thinkers were cited. Their work covers many different forms of romantic relationships beyond marriage and is appropriate for people who come from many different cultures and identities.

The Gottmans break down...