Relationships

The 7 Building Blocks For A Successful Marriage

Whether you need to rebuild your marriage from the ground up, or you're just looking for a few tips and tricks to improve your relationship, this advice is something we can all use.

By Johanna Duncan4 min read
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Dr. John Gottman has dedicated his career to researching divorce prediction and marital stability, and has come up with a method to the madness of relationships – The Gottman Method. This method argues that there are seven specific building blocks required for a strong and stable relationship. Think of it as physically building your dream home: While there is room for ingenuity and creativity, there are laws of gravity, principles of engineering, and even design that remain true and necessary for all homes.