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The Need for Relationships ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],“ There are few stronger predictors of happiness than a close, nurturing, equitable, intimate, lifelong companionship with one’s best friend.” David Myers
 
State of Affairs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Who is the fairest of them all?
Fiction Versus Reality ,[object Object]
 
Fiction Versus Reality 虚构 Vs 现漞 ,[object Object],“ Perfect love is rare indeed—for to be a lover will require that you continually have the subtlety of the very wise, the flexibility of the child, the sensitivity of the artist, the understanding of the philosopher, the acceptance of the saint, the tolerance of the scholar and the fortitude of the certain.” Leo Buscaglia ,[object Object],[object Object]
R e framing Questions: The Case of Relationships ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Learning from What Works ä»Žæœ‰æ•ˆçš„äžœè„żäž­ć­Šäč 
“ At first, when I figured out how to predict divorce, I thought I had found the key to saving marriages...  But like so many experts before me, I was wrong.  I was not able to crack the code to saving marriages until I started to analyze what went right in happy marriages.”  John Gottman “ Cellulite and sexual potential are highly correlated.”   David Schnarch
Growing Tip Statistics æˆé•żć°–ç«Żç»ŸèźĄ ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
1. Working Hard ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Being Together By Doing Together ,[object Object],[object Object],“ In the strongest marriages, husband and wife share a deep sense of meaning.  They don’t just ‘get along’—they also support each other’s hopes and aspirations and build a sense of purpose into their lives together.” John Gottman ,[object Object],[object Object]
2. Being Known Rather than Validated ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Being Known Rather than Validated “ Intimacy is about letting yourself really be known, including parts that you or your partner don't like.  But it's not just about letting "warts" be known.  It often involves showing strengths you've been hiding, too.  Most approaches focus on getting your partner's validation and acceptance when you disclose.  But you can't count on this, and if you try, it inherently limits self-disclosure because you won't say things your partner won't validate.  Resolving gridlock requires intimacy based on validating yourself.  Schnarch (1997)
3. Allowing for Conflict ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Love Boosters ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],“ I can live for two months on a good compliment.” Mark Twain ,[object Object],[object Object]
 
Positive Conflict ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Positive Conflict ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Titanium Rule “ Do not do unto those close to you what you would not have done unto others (who’re not so close to you).”
Deep Friendship “ At the heart of my program is the simple truth that happy marriages are based on a deep friendship.  By this I mean a mutual respect for and enjoyment of each other’s company.  These couples tend to know each other intimately—they are well versed in each other’s likes, dislikes, personality quirks, hopes, and dreams.  They have an abiding regard for each other and express this fondness not just in the big ways, but in little ways day in and day out.” John Gottman
4. Positive Perception ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],“ Not only does love perceive potentialities but it also actualizes them.” Abraham Maslow
 
Refocusing on the Positive What am I grateful for in my partner? What is wonderful about our relationship?
Communicating about Positive Events (Gable et al., 2006) ,[object Object],[object Object]
 
Communicating about Positive Events (Gable et al., 2006) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Bibliography and Recommendations

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  • 11. Learning from What Works ä»Žæœ‰æ•ˆçš„äžœè„żäž­ć­Šäč 
  • 12. “ At first, when I figured out how to predict divorce, I thought I had found the key to saving marriages... But like so many experts before me, I was wrong. I was not able to crack the code to saving marriages until I started to analyze what went right in happy marriages.” John Gottman “ Cellulite and sexual potential are highly correlated.” David Schnarch
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  • 17. Being Known Rather than Validated “ Intimacy is about letting yourself really be known, including parts that you or your partner don't like. But it's not just about letting "warts" be known. It often involves showing strengths you've been hiding, too. Most approaches focus on getting your partner's validation and acceptance when you disclose. But you can't count on this, and if you try, it inherently limits self-disclosure because you won't say things your partner won't validate. Resolving gridlock requires intimacy based on validating yourself. Schnarch (1997)
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  • 23. The Titanium Rule “ Do not do unto those close to you what you would not have done unto others (who’re not so close to you).”
  • 24. Deep Friendship “ At the heart of my program is the simple truth that happy marriages are based on a deep friendship. By this I mean a mutual respect for and enjoyment of each other’s company. These couples tend to know each other intimately—they are well versed in each other’s likes, dislikes, personality quirks, hopes, and dreams. They have an abiding regard for each other and express this fondness not just in the big ways, but in little ways day in and day out.” John Gottman
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  • 27. Refocusing on the Positive What am I grateful for in my partner? What is wonderful about our relationship?
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