1912: The Science of Successful Marriages & Relationships With Drs. John and Julie Gottman

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Drs. John & Julie Gottman about scientifically proven ways to improve relationships. What is the Gottman Institute, and what is its purpose? (2:29) What got them so interested in studying relationships? (4:16) What are some of the biggest misconceptions about the way we look at marriages back then compared to now? (6:00) What is the Love Lab, and how did it work? (9:10) The Four Horseman of the Apocalypse. (13:39) The Sound Relationship House theory of what makes relationships work. (18:52) The importance of focusing on the process rather than the content. (29:48) The value of their research in helping build healthy relationships. (34:44) Any differences in same sex-relationships vs different-sex relationships? (39:52) Are there things culturally that are working against them? (49:12) The importance of a moral aspect in a healthy relationship. (55:24) Love is an action. (57:38) Building connection through practice on Gottman Connect. (1:03:22) Love Rx and closing words to the Mind Pump audience. (1:09:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned The Gottman Institute | A research-based approach to relationships Gottman Connect Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic** September Promotion: Skinny Guy Bundle (MAPS ANABOLIC // MAPS AESTHETIC // NO B.S. 6-PACK FORMULA // INTUITIVE NUTRITION GUIDE // OCCLUSION TRAINING GUIDE.) HALF OFF!! Also, the Fit Mom Bundle (MAPS ANYWHERE // MAPS ANABOLIC // MAPS HIIT // and INTUITIVE NUTRITION GUIDE.) HALF OFF!! **Code SEPT50 at checkout** The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert Love Lab - The Gottman Institute Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse | The Gottman Institute What is The Sound Relationship House? - The Gottman Institute Build Love Maps - The Gottman Institute The Investment Model of Commitment Processes A Review of the Research on Domestic Violence The health benefits of strong relationships The Man's Guide to Women: Scientifically Proven Secrets from the Love Lab About What Women Really Want Bringing Baby Home: The Research - The Gottman Institute Fatherhood (The Developing Child) - Book by Ross Parke Helen Fisher: The brain in love | TED Talk Love Quiz: Fondness and Admiration - The Gottman Institute American families spend just 37 minutes of quality time together per day, survey finds Gottman Card Decks App - Couples | The Gottman Institute Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources