The Gentle Startup: The Antidote to Criticism, The First Horseman of The Apocalypse (John Gottman)
The problem with criticism is that it attacks a person’s character. On the other hand, a complaint focuses on a specific behavior.However, the antidote for criticism is to complain without blaming our partner by using a soft or gentle start-up.
The Four Horsemen of The Apocalypse by John Gottman
Certain negative communication styles are so lethal to a relationship that Dr. John Gottman calls them the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. They predict relationship failure with over 90% accuracy if the behavior isn’t changed.
24 Top Quotes: How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It
Men are right. The “relationship talk” does not help. This book explains how to achieve marital happiness: Love is not about better communication. It’s about connection.
Divorce Rates Are Dropping, But Not For The Right Reasons
Generation X and Millennials Divorce Less Than Baby Boomers We have all probably heard multiple times that half of all marriages will end in divorce. It’s actually wrong now, but it was true in the 1980s in America. Since the 1980 divorce has been on the decline....Funny, Serious, Romantic, Tragic and TragiComic Quotes about Marriage and Love From Lots of People
Some of these quotes about marriage and love are positive and uplifting, some are funny, some are romantic and some are sarcastic or comical. They all reflect the experiences or ideas of the writer, not necessarily mine
Top 11 Best Quotes From The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, by John Gottman
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, by John Gottman describes seven principles that can guide a couple toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship.