5 Things I Learned from the Gottman Institute

1. The Bid. Turn toward your partner's bids for emotional connection connection builds trust.  And the Emotional Bank Account.
   
   
   
2. The Magic Ratio.  Successful couples have a 5:1 ratio of positive interactions.  Be interested, express affection. demonstrate they matter, intentional appreciation, find opportunities for agreement, empathize and apologize, accept your partner's perspective, make jokes
3. The Four Horsemen.  
4. Repair Checklist. In an argument, how do you pull out?  What can you say?   How do you keep from sliding off the cliff?
   
   
   
5. Magic 6 Hours a Week.   Partings. Reunions. Appreciation and Admiration. Affection. Date Night. State of the Union Meeting.