Inside the Love Lab with Drs. John & Julie Gottman (Part 2)
3/9/202636 min
In Part 2 of Dr. Laurie’s conversation with researchers Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman, we learn how couples can raise complaints without damaging their relationship — and how to respond constructively when a partner voices a concern. Their research shows that fighting doesn’t have to pull couples apart. When handled well, conflict can actually make relationships stronger.
Further reading: Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict into Connection by Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman.
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[intro music] Pushkin. [music] Hey, Happiness Lab listeners. This week we're wrapping up our mini season on the science of relationships with the second of two In Case You Missed It throwback episodes, some of my favorites in the history of The Happiness Lab. Today, you'll get to hear the second half of my two-part conversation with husband and wife research team John and Julie Gottman, a couple who spent over 50 years studying the science of love. In this episode, the Gottmans share what science shows about how couples can argue better and why the way you fight matters more than what you fight about. If you're in a relationship or ever hope to be, these insights are not to be missed. So stay with us to hear their amazing advice right after these short ads. This is an iHeart podcast, Guaranteed Human. Seeking more brightness these days? Research shows that simply gazing at bodies of water like the Pacific Ocean can help lower your heart rate and increase feelings of relaxation. Consider a trip to sunny San Diego. Put your toes in the sand. Smell and feel the ocean breeze. Spending time in nature can be great for your mental health. And as you soak up the bright side, feel your taste buds, your health, and your wellness with the local