The Gottman Institute, Inc Apps

We have discovered that a verypowerfulpredictor of marital stability is whether couples,particularlyhusbands, allocate "Cognitive Room" for theirrelationship and forthe world of their partner.Using this information, Dr. Gottman constructed the LoveMapExercise. This fun exercise has 87 questions to help coupledevelopa "Love Map" of their partner's world - their history,concerns,preferences and current issues.

Life is often so hectic that we lose touchwiththe heart and soul of our partner. "Did you change the baby?"orWhat's for dinner?" are not necessarily inquiries that make youfeeldeeply connected. This app from The Gottman Institute contains50meaningful questions that uncover your hopes and dreamsasindividuals and partners, bringing you closer together.

Giving and receiving appreciation is agreatway to build friendship and closeness. Expressing thanks -even forsmall things - is powerful stuff! Try these 76appreciations out onyour partner or friends and watch forimpressive results. Anotherin the app series from The GottmanInstitute.

One of the myths about love relationshipsisthat we should instinctively know what our partner needs.Butnobody is a mind reader, no matter how much they love us. Onceyouknow what your own needs are, stating them in a positive waywiththe help of this app gives your partner a chance to shine foryou!Get what you want by using this and other apps from TheGottmanInstitute.

All work and no play makes lifeunbearable!It's also unhealthy for people and partnerships.Purposely createplay in your lives by trying some of these 82suggestions for funthings to do together. Don't think too much -just pick somethingand do it!

It's not always easy to tell your partnerhowyou're feeling. Sometimes we just don't have the words! Thisappfrom The Gottman Institute is loaded with 234 emotional statestohelp you identify feelings and build connection with yourpartnerwhen you don't know what to say.

Rituals of connection are sharedactivitiesthat you do on a repeated basis (from daily to yearly)that havemeaning for you as a couple. They can be small or big,splashy orsimple, as long as they are a regular part of your lifethat helpsyou stay connected. This app contains suggestions forbuildingthese rituals. Select an item from the list and talk aboutif youwould like this ritual in your partnership, and if so,exactly howit should go, who should do what and when, and how itshould end.Be sure to talk about if and why this is important toyou, and howthis ritual was handled (or mishandled) in youroriginal familiesor earlier relationships.

Want to improve your relationship? This app can help.