Today’s featured guests are Julie Gottman, Ph.D., and John Gottman, Ph.D., leading relationship experts and founders of the Gottman Institute.

“If you're dealing with an issue, don't describe your partner. Describe yourself, your feelings, and your needs," Julie says. In this episode, Julie, John, and Jason discuss how to know if your partner is longterm material, plus:

00:00 The top ingredients for a loving relationship
02:34 The three main conflict styles
09:16 The “bomb drop” fight
11:17 What to do if you feel “flooded” during a fight
16:17 The “shallows” fight
19:20 How to resolve “the standoff”
28:43 How couples can rebuild their relationship postaffair
34:20 What causes affairs?
35:56 The Gottmans’ top 3 green flags in a relationship
43:01 How to know if you’ve found The One
46:02 What causes unhappy marriages?
50:51 How to know if you’re ready for a serious relationship
54:18 The Gottmans’ No. 1 tip for successful relationships

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