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“One of the gentlemen stated: “We did not let anything get old in our marriage so that it could have a chance to ruin our lives. We would just say how we felt in the first place, if there was any hard feelings or angriness, we would tell each other about it...” National Institutes of Health (.gov) · 5 years ago

Use a "speaker/listener" technique to discuss new concerns without blame.

Modern research, particularly from The Gottman Institute , identifies critical factors that predict marital success or failure.

Criticism, Defensiveness, Stonewalling, and Contempt. Success Markers:

Responding positively to small everyday attempts to connect (a glance, a question, or a story).

A willingness to soften, compromise, and let your partner influence your decisions.

Maintaining a foundation of affection and respect.

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“One of the gentlemen stated: “We did not let anything get old in our marriage so that it could have a chance to ruin our lives. We would just say how we felt in the first place, if there was any hard feelings or angriness, we would tell each other about it...” National Institutes of Health (.gov) · 5 years ago

Use a "speaker/listener" technique to discuss new concerns without blame. 1 : Marriage

Modern research, particularly from The Gottman Institute , identifies critical factors that predict marital success or failure. “One of the gentlemen stated: “We did not

Criticism, Defensiveness, Stonewalling, and Contempt. Success Markers: Criticism, Defensiveness, Stonewalling, and Contempt

Responding positively to small everyday attempts to connect (a glance, a question, or a story).

A willingness to soften, compromise, and let your partner influence your decisions.

Maintaining a foundation of affection and respect.