How to find The One: John Gottman, Ph.D. & Julie Gottman, Ph.D.

How to find The One: John Gottman, Ph.D. & Julie Gottman, Ph.D. | mbg Podcast

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@mindbodygreen 5 ай бұрын

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@barbstotter7288 2 ай бұрын

One cool thing I notice about these two in the video - the one who is not talking is looking at and actively listening to the one who is talking. How validating is that! It tells the partner that what they are saying is valid and important. I love seeing this!!

@robinguittard8639 Ай бұрын

Fully present for each other. So loving. Great interview!

@AntjeMoench 3 күн бұрын

Great video! Unfortunately, my two-year relationship ended a month ago. The love of my life decided to leave me, and I still love him deeply. I can't stop thinking about him. I've done everything I can to get him back, but nothing has worked. I'm frustrated and can't imagine my life with anyone else. Despite my best efforts, I can't get him out of my mind. I really miss him.

@barbaraandrews5 3 күн бұрын

It's incredibly hard to let go of someone you love. I was in a similar situation when my twelve-year relationship ended. I couldn't let him go, so I did everything I could to get him back. I sought the help of a spiritual counselor, who assisted me in reuniting with him.

@AntjeMoench 3 күн бұрын

That's amazing! How did you find a spiritual counselor, and how can I reach him?

@barbaraandrews5 3 күн бұрын

His name is Fatherabulu, and he is a great spiritual counselor who can help bring your ex back

@AntjeMoench 3 күн бұрын

Thank you for this valuable information! I just looked him up online, and he seems impressive.

@TerriTie 7 ай бұрын

This is the second podcast I watch for them. John always looks at his wife when she speaks. Amazing.

@belleofthecamp6530 7 ай бұрын

They’re so cute together!

@TerriTie 7 ай бұрын

@@belleofthecamp6530 they’re! I love see how harmonious their relationship is! 😊

@susydyson1750 7 ай бұрын

Respect and obviously a deep listener ❤❤

@natashaferrington-uw9je 7 ай бұрын

Yes, it shows so much respect. I have started copying that with my husband and it's made such a difference. It conveys interest and presence in what they are saying.often married couples do not engage completely as they think they have heard it all before

@HSV4freedom 7 ай бұрын

I love it that you pointed that out. They truly are modelling a mutually respectful couple. I've met them live at a conference. I saw it and felt it. They are a solid unit. Their connection is very solid, calm, strong. I love it how they both add value. They are both so very wise.

@FernGray 7 ай бұрын

These Two are national treasures.. protect them at all costs❤🙏🏽❤️

@barbaraannscarlet7885 8 ай бұрын

Brilliant couple. Decades of scientific research on thousands of couples. Very wise.

@singha6 6 ай бұрын

Also perhaps from JG’s own experience of two divorces

@legacytrainer4242 8 ай бұрын

Anyone notice how attuned John is as Julie speaks? :)

@cupcakePOWER561 8 ай бұрын

This should be taught in high school

@-Clarence- 8 ай бұрын

It was, but instead of learning from history the morons choose to repeat it

@jessicamerced9116 7 ай бұрын

I 100% agree. It took me years to learn interpersonal effectiveness, would have been great to start learning and applying when I needed it the most, highschool! 😊

@Heyu7her3 7 ай бұрын

It is taught in high schools. It's called "Family & Consumer Science" & there's a national curriculum. But just because it's taught doesn't mean students & parents care about the class.

@univers368 7 ай бұрын

This should be taught by PARENTS!

@eleanormartin6923 2 ай бұрын

If only- communication is so much more important (globally) than which poem, or bit of history. Yes important but communication and relationships and self development should be on top of the list.

@dragonfish888 6 ай бұрын

They are happily together because one speaks and one listens 😂❤.

@coreyhabbas 8 ай бұрын

In an abusive situation the victim doesn’t find a 5:1 ratio. Victims can use the soft start up method and this doesn’t change the mentality of the abuser. Their advice can work in situations in which both parties are genuine and have normal levels of conscience. Abusers wont play by these fair rules and these healthy protocols.

@univers368 7 ай бұрын

Exactly

@CamilaSaurus 7 ай бұрын

You’re not supposed to be with an abusive partner

@Heyu7her3 7 ай бұрын

A video about "The One" obviously isn't about abusive relationships.

@yourtv9516 7 ай бұрын

So true!

@janette3jameson 7 ай бұрын

Very true

@janetkingston-davis558 8 ай бұрын

I love the way you two lean into and listen and pay attention to each other. You model the work!👌

@MS-bs8dd 6 ай бұрын

Ah, wouldn’t that be great? I think if you come from these abusive background like I and my -exH did, attuning vs. guardedness doesn’t come natural.. example, I would ask him not to yawn when I started talking, that I’d given him say 20 minutes of listening, and would like to receive about the same. Never, ever could he do it. Once, he tried real hard for 5 min, and grinned how’d I do?? In moving on I’ve learned to value myself and speak my needs from the get go. Thanks for your videos.

@andreatorluemke4982 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for not writing off partners with complex trauma. This is my experience as well amen!❤

@the.love.farmer 8 ай бұрын

My partner and I both suffered big T and trigger each other in the worst way. For two years we were in a horribly toxic abusive relationship, but videos like this and a dedication to growth and betterment we have grown so much and are on a much healthier path now. If it weren't for my codependency, there is no way we would have survived that stage.

@jeanannedupratt7075 6 ай бұрын

Chunkiemunkie11 Are you actually saying that your codependency was what saved the day ? Or did you mean something else ? Like you would have walked away and that would have been the end to it all. But you stayed on. And had the opportunity to work it out. As time does help us see things differently.

@the.love.farmer 6 ай бұрын

@jeanannedupratt7075 I don't exactly have an answer to your question, as I'm still discovering and researching. I don't think people should have to go through abusive relationships to heal. That's not what I'm recommending or hoping for people. For our situation, that's how it seemed to work. I don't know if I had left, if I would end up in another toxic relationship or not. With my history, I probably would have. The book "Women that love too much" had a concept that was manageable for me as a codependent. The book understood how difficult it is for codependents to leave relationships, so what was suggested was an alternative to change. The author said if you change and set boundaries and start sticking up for yourself, one of two things will happen. The relationship will also change, for the better, or your partner will leave you. Both would be good options if your current situation is toxic. I began making very small changes. And it grew from there. I stopped being afraid of upsetting him, and we were able to build safety in once another and begin a journey to healing. I wouldn't say my codependency saved me, I would say that it kept me there long enough to see that I couldn't go on the same way and have a difficult result. Change had to happen. It was my decision to heal my codependency that saved me. I hope that helps. Feel free to message me. I'm happy to talk. I actually do relationship coaching now, to teach people what I've learned and how it can apply to their own relationships.

@jasonmiradoli8900 6 ай бұрын

Why do I think this is me? But I've gone no contact, as she's had moments of clarity saying her trauma has really affected us, but her usual is that it's all me - and that's the story she's shared with her "you go girl!" very large female family/ friend circle. I'm watching these videos wishing the moments of clarity had been shared with her support vs the latter. So, I continue to not respond. But my Co dependency kept us here this long. Rooting for you, and worried I'm making the right decision.

@belleofthecamp6530 7 ай бұрын

This darling couple has such heartfelt and healthy energy, in such a healing maternal and paternal way..makes me wish they were my mom and dad ❤ if parents were more like this wow what a gift life would be.

@LinnyThePersistent 7 ай бұрын

I agree wholeheartedly!

@jakevendrotti1496 3 ай бұрын

They are a darling couple and they do have healthy energy, but as a couple. They're compatibility and health as a couple are not necessarily indicators that they would be good parents separately or together. Just wanted to say, not to burst anyone's bubble, but so that you don't fall upon expecting as much from people who may not be interested in parenting behaviors or relationships. Perhaps this couple has children, I don't know. But healthy couples may be healthy precisely because they are child-free

@nrchi 7 ай бұрын

Tons of Gottman content available, almost all of it good even if 2nd hand. But commenting to boost the algo purely because this one is particularly upworthy. Great interview. Great skim on such a huge body of work by the Gottmans!

@stavokg 8 ай бұрын

I love these people. They are doing so much for others!

@4288Zia 8 ай бұрын

I think we learn, heal and understand ourselves much better when we are in relationships, even though they don't last. Then to be maybe ready for a lasting relationship, or maybe we choose to live alone.

@Heyu7her3 7 ай бұрын

You don't have to have a romantic relationship to learn yourself. Just relationship.

@anneliesewright662 8 ай бұрын

During a timeout, I pray & process my feelings while I'm in that emotional state because that's the best time to figure out what triggered me & why. Step-by-step, I break it down, and then I'm able to come to a much better conclusion. ❤🙏

@sethtenrec 8 ай бұрын

Pray? To what? Your imagination…😂😂😂😂

@Ginette688 7 ай бұрын

I have a hard time self soothing on a break after an argument and was triggered because I feel guilty. If u are a Christian do you have advice to dismantle this stronghold?

@sethtenrec 7 ай бұрын

@@Ginette688 pray to the fairy dust in the sky 😂😂😂

@gborsonello 6 ай бұрын

@@sethtenrecwhy are you being so passive aggressive? Why does it bother you that there are ppl who believe in God?

@sethtenrec 6 ай бұрын

@@gborsonello it bothers me, because they are trying to turn the country that is known as the land of the free into the land of Jesus. Trying to impose their religion on me. Otherwise I don’t give a shit.

@TremelJackson 7 ай бұрын

As much as I enjoy watching this couple talk about love and relationships I wouldn't dare put faith in another person like this especially since it always takes me 3 plus years to get over someone 😭

@chilloften 8 ай бұрын

Gorgeous couple. I just love how they work together and also share with us. Will definitely look for the book.

@ISEGHEHIMIRACLE-wl1po 8 ай бұрын

One of the most gratifying things about being a doctor is that the job consists almost entirely of caring for others. "Thank you doctor uromi KZbin channel for taking care of me and being the best doctor for me. I'm completely free from hsv1/2!😊

@givingpresence 7 ай бұрын

Green flags: the other person takes responsibility for their parts in mistakes Ask how come your last relationship ended? And see if they blame the other person or take responsibility for their part Reliability- does this person do what they say they will? Do they call when they say they will? Are they responding to your texts within a reasonable time frame? -is that person there for you when you’ve had a difficult day? Do they empathize with you or do they minimize your story?

@TSAONGAF 8 ай бұрын

I read all of their life changing books multiple times and I'm so excited they have a new one! What a gift ❤️

@ISEGHEHIMIRACLE-wl1po 8 ай бұрын

@muma6559 8 ай бұрын

@@ISEGHEHIMIRACLE-wl1po what is hsv 1/2

@liatkan 7 ай бұрын

actual good solid info instead of all the relationship-influencers hot takes. thank you

@andreatorluemke4982 8 ай бұрын

“What is your ideal dream Here?” I love that

@AmaranthineIntrigue 8 ай бұрын

These two are such a treasure! I hope to find someone with whom I can have such a fullfiling relationship. They are a wealth of knowledge and experience but I found their closing comments especially insightful. ❤

@jesswatt5824 8 ай бұрын

I"m recovering from a break up with a partner who had more big T trauma than he could process. He was on track to be a great partner and step dad, but we couldn't clear the hurdle of his trauma. It cut us both, very deeply, to realize there was no path forward for us. If only he had been open to talking with someone like Dr. Julie!

@Portia620 8 ай бұрын

Maybe possibly.

@Mia15239 8 ай бұрын

It’s not always the other person that’s the problem. He may find someone that finds what you call big T trauma as very manageable and that partner can contain and navigate his trauma without feeling helpless. Your helplessness and inability to help him is not a reflection of only him but also your lack. Maybe you need to expand your understanding that you were just too different to be together.

@hals816 8 ай бұрын

I feel your pain.

@jesswatt5824 8 ай бұрын

@@Mia15239 This comment made me feel pretty shitty, not gonna lie. Maybe you should expand your empathy and understanding that you're making a lot of assumptions about a years long relationship with very little information.

@Mia15239 8 ай бұрын

⁠@@jesswatt5824 ok my bad to assume, I apologise.

@Passionaction1206 8 ай бұрын

I love how you do Ads at the end of your podcast... GREAT CHOICE!

@bonniepannell9722 8 ай бұрын

This is a thoughtful, relevant dialog. I noticed only one explanation was given for infidelity in a marriage- loneliness. I think there can be multiple reasons, including giving into attraction, combined with opportunity, regardless of a healthy, committed relationship.

@Portia620 8 ай бұрын

Agreed and from a traumatized person with NPD and they are evil!!!

@Portia620 8 ай бұрын

Many variables and they missed it big time!

@No._1_Karen 8 ай бұрын

That was the only explanation given so that the cheater can blame the spouse.

@elokeolise5102 7 ай бұрын

I thought he also said looking for things in others aside from your partner.

@annatoth790 7 ай бұрын

Wow, Im so glad I came across this. This is helping me understand my relationship with one of my sons. He is volatile and I am avoidant. I hate arguing, and will shut down and run away, and he keeps going on about it, and also criticizes, which makes me shut down even more. I think I am going to share this video with him, to help him understand himself.

@mr.hotdogseniorrescue6823 5 ай бұрын

I LOVE this couple with so much wisdom. This is my 4th podcast of them. First learned about them on Conan O’Brien. I’ve used many of their techniques & sage advice on my husband. It’s helped me through fight fair & not dump my husband with criticism…

@mindbodygreen 5 ай бұрын

The best!

@ursulabarreto2844 2 ай бұрын

So true about partners who had affairs that the other partner suffers from the characteristics you have mentioned and PTSD. 100% agree!

@macareuxmoine 8 ай бұрын

This is so good! Thank you for sharing this with us! 🙏

@lilibethnieto55 8 ай бұрын

Amazing couple and very profound advices about handling relationships matter with intention and love. Thank you for your wonderful podcast. Love their book too!❤

@ISEGHEHIMIRACLE-wl1po 8 ай бұрын

@ivia_ol8356 6 ай бұрын

Everything starts at home. My aunt raised me and I remember one day coming home extremely upset, I had a very bad day at work, everything that could go wrong did so. Walked in exhausted and the only thing I wanted was to talk to her, for her to sit with me, listen and comfort me. As I started talking, she looked at me and said she wanted to watch a TV, and we could talk later. Later never arrived. To this day, I can't get this out of my mind.

@catboxcleaner3532 6 ай бұрын

At first, I thought that this would be a loving example of a caregiver answering a bid for connection and co-regulation to help you to process your feelings. I’m sorry it did not turn out that way. It’s so sad.

@averynmitchell 8 ай бұрын

14:40 The day before my ex and I broke up, I told him I would be ready to talk again in 20 minutes. All the walking and deep breathing in the world could not help. I felt worse than I did earlier, and ending things felt like the only way my panic attack could stop. It all felt so intense I couldn't even communicate "I need more time" I was just shutting the whole world out around me and trying to survive. I really got to my breaking point. As someone with mental health issues, how do I navigate "I need time but I'll be back later" in a mature way?

@FableCountry 8 ай бұрын

When it comes to mental health issues, you'll need to talk this out with your counselor or therapist. There's no one size fits all solution or method that will work for everyone. It may work for some but not all. Discussing with your therapist or counselor to navigate what would work for your particular case is recommended. I have severe ADHD and anxiety so taking time away leads me to spiraling, believing the situation is worse than it is. My partner and I talk it out calmly. We've argued only a couple times in 6 years. I did bottle it up and let it out calmly because it bothered me enough to discuss. She was receptive and didn't realize what she did bothered me. I'm over it after letting it out so all good. Basically, we hash it out without time away because we calmly talk it out without emotions blowing up. We've never yelled because that's not effective communication

@Heyu7her3 7 ай бұрын

Oh idk, I never return lol. It's either do this now or never. "Returning" makes me more anxious.

@nitishkumarjurel241 6 ай бұрын

Do something distracting to soothe yourself. Repeating the issue inside your head will only make it worse. Before you do come back, make sure to process your emotions. The way to do this is to actually write stuff down on paper. This helps us process our emotions as if they were someone else's. You can also ask for help from close friends and family. Once your emotions have been properly processed and understood, they won't be as controlling over you anymore. After this, come back and talk it out without blaming or name calling Or avoiding responsibility for your part of the conflict, or any other unhealthy behavior. Focus only on trying to understand each other and coming up with a solution that would be acceptable to both of you.

@nitishkumarjurel241 6 ай бұрын

@LJaime-yn5eg 6 ай бұрын

Such wisdom!! I wish to one day have a dynamic similar in the ways of open communication and honesty , finding a reliable partner, and practicing acceptance ♥️

@rcz2023 8 ай бұрын

This was an amazing interview, thank you so much!

@1176Savithri 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for ur insights about relationships Dr Gottmans...and thank you for bringing it to us. Jeevan C, u r loved.....💞💕❤️

@libbyschaefer7745 7 ай бұрын

thank you for these beautiful life lessons and yes I learn a lot from your modeling as people have said (you both listen very intently to your partner, .love that), thank you!

@asalane20 6 ай бұрын

Julie has a great voice!

@Ginette688 7 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness! I had heard of his book in my bible college class and had jotted down the name of it on my outline. That was six months ago. I just clicked on this and when I heard the first few minutes I thought this sounds like that book. I think I will look at that outline and order it thinking it was a different author…and it’s the same guy!!!! Ok I am ordering this book!

@LinnyThePersistent 7 ай бұрын

It's great material! Best of luck to you!

@raginald7mars408 8 ай бұрын

… As a German Biologist - This is about Inner Strength to be able to resist all sorts of Temptations And have Instinct and Intuition To always be on your OWN Path to your OWN Destiny. Only THERE We meet our best friends, Comrades and the ONE Life Partner. Only THERE! We are conditioned to be hyper tolerant and Sheeple To accept anything And get lost in the parasitic Market Place That make us sick and mad. Inner Strength and Endurance with a strict strong Firewall No Tres Passing zone. I always congratulate those OLD Couples Still holding Hands LOVING 50 Years Married… Going extinct as living Fossils

@muma6559 8 ай бұрын

Maybe because too many believe in some evolution, which is a nothing word

@evaeggen7825 6 ай бұрын

I would like to be more validator, than volatile and avoidant , myself, i try to train on validating myself first, and i learned much here, thank you for sharing your visdom and experience with us all!!❤❤❤🎉🎉😊

@evaeggen7825 6 ай бұрын

I did really enjoy this interview very much, thank you all for sharing your visdom and experience with us all!❤🎉😊

@g.i.520 8 ай бұрын

How does this help me FIND?!? The right one? This is what to do when you’ve already found someone

@malemaline 8 ай бұрын

When you date you see if they have these approaches

@latinaalma1947 8 ай бұрын

@@malemalineYes you decide the abolutes you musy have, then the negotiable characterisitcs then last the nice to have but no biggie.and on the positive side most important characterisitcs down to nice to have, but not so essential.

@ladycactus110 7 ай бұрын

@@malemalinethere is no dating anymore. There are very few places where you can meet people in safety.

@AnnDeneeLivingSimply 6 ай бұрын

While dating, look for the healthy, and unhealthy, traits. Does your date turn toward your bids for connection? How does your date fight? Do they side with you against the problem or do they square up opposite you? Have they healed their childhood trauma? Do they have healthy boundaries? Do they respect and support yours?

@malemaline 6 ай бұрын

@@latinaalma1947 yup can you can also see their communication style and how they are interacting with you and etc.

@33Jenesis 8 ай бұрын

I need time to think and sort before I feel ready to confront an issue or conflict. However little incidents here and there do pile up over time, by the time my mind reaches a resolution, it may be a bit too late or non negotiable. My relationships never lasted more than a year, either I broke it up or he broke it up. I am retired and still single. I don’t find it hard to be single though since I live in my head most of the time. Being alone is really my natural habitat.

@ISEGHEHIMIRACLE-wl1po 8 ай бұрын

@larisaalexandrova7021 8 ай бұрын

i a single woman 70 years old. And if you want to talk sometime ,just talk about anyhing, I will be glad))

@GeeTee2023 3 ай бұрын

I think they always give great advise for relationships ❤

@muma6559 8 ай бұрын

EXACTLY... how reliable are we at 25...? Absolutely not equipped or ready to take on someone else's burdens and problems and support them and understand them. We should be fully grown and know ourselves before we take on a relationship

@Portia620 8 ай бұрын

Truths

@elydan6049 8 ай бұрын

Parents help young adults build marriage and relationships financially morally. Jewish families chaperon very young couples- marry kids in their 20s. A celebrity example -Beckhams married off a young son and fully back that family … not to speak of the wife family.

@brittybee6615 8 ай бұрын

If you were never expected to be reliable before 25 by reason of the logic that you weren’t fully grown, do you think that by 26 you would suddenly be as reliable as any other 26 year old? I’m saying if people waited until they were “ready” for everything they would just be developmentally stunted. I like another relationship psychologist dr David Schnarch’s take that nobody is ever ready for marriage. Marriage MAKES you ready for marriage. There will be conflict and screw ups as the maturing process works.

@auntyjo1792 7 ай бұрын

If you aren't mature enough to be working at relationships in a positive way by 25 I think it unlikely you'll be suddenly fully formed and good at it by 30 or 40. We learn by doing and "leaning in." Permanent adolescence must be exhausting!

@muma6559 7 ай бұрын

@@auntyjo1792 Good points !! But if it takes to 45 or beyond to mature, so be it. Everyone is different, and that is ok. The point is that it's impossible to be fully mature before 25 for anybody !!!

@billmiller9145 8 ай бұрын

These two are the best!

@Mushroom321- 7 ай бұрын

Right!! 🤔😯👏🏼👏🏼😼

@jmo4521 7 ай бұрын

Shared religious faith and a commitment for life.

@lgfish5337 8 ай бұрын

Well that was an annoying question about gender in the beginning.. glad they dispelled that one

@gtafotopdx9608 9 ай бұрын

Love you two, thank you for working for relationships. Very good to hear

@ISEGHEHIMIRACLE-wl1po 8 ай бұрын

@sarahkittelson622 2 ай бұрын

I thought this was about finding a new person in your life. I love the Gottman's but this is poorly titled, since it's about how couples work things out. You should rename it.

@drebugsita 8 ай бұрын

What about with family members? Could you discuss these relationship issues in regards to siblings, parents, etc. Asking as the family scapegoat. I’m all too familiar with some of these dynamics (witnessed the volatile/avoidant between my parents) and have experienced denial sand disingenuous apologies ie refusal to address the impact

@Alexis-ec9cl 8 ай бұрын

Great conversation

@muma6559 8 ай бұрын

we are growing our entire lives... of course. But that's a clever side point. The issue is not about growing but being FULLY DEVELOPED as an adult. Would you cross a bridge that is still under construction ?

@stellar52 8 ай бұрын

At times I feel that all these points made, all thes advices and rules how to behave, are just too much and put even more pressure onto people. I think that the only proper way to know what to do and how to behave in relationships is to ask yourself one question: "Would I like to be treated this way?" My partner is sensitive like myself, but also quite different from me, an introverted, neurodiverse HSP woman healing from CPTSD. At times I am rude but I know it hurts my partner. At times m, I don't listen because I'm somewhere totally different. But I KNOW. And I make up for these things. People who don't know how to treat others appropriate and kind, have issues that need more than just learning a list about how to be nice.

@orchidgirl05 7 ай бұрын

Great insight on relationships ❤

@imkaai 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for this podcast. The headset the host is using sounds so good. If anyone knows what it is, please reply!

@ciao2315 8 ай бұрын

Incredible information ❤

@AN-iv3wv 7 ай бұрын

My fiancé is an avoidant. His parents never fight and are an avoidant couple. I’m more of a volatile. He tells me he just wants to talk about our problems constructively without blame but to me it seems that he just wants avoid talking about problems at length and anything more than that, he interprets it as escalation. We end up resolving our conflicts after some time for him to process things and he will come to a compromise or even apologize. But during his time out, I’m in full panic mode, like a “bull dog pursuing” as mentioned in this video. I’ve been working on myself but when I’m in a heated conflict, I need reassurance and talking about the problems instead of avoiding it and coming to a resolution. Outside of this, he is very sweet and spoils me. Please help. Are we doomed?

@bonniel4325 8 ай бұрын

I was divorced over 20 years ago. Thanks for reminding me how miserable it is to be in a relationship. I'm good with my friends and my dogs.

@BrooklynBaby100 8 ай бұрын

If you fall ill God forbid, you won’t have someone there for you sadly. Being alone isn’t something to strive for.

@bonniel4325 8 ай бұрын

@@BrooklynBaby100 You are stating the obvious, and insulting my intelligence. We will all fall ill at some point, even you. God willing your partner will not abandon you for someone younger. It could happen. Men are very transactional, not really good at doing "love." I have dealt with cancer without the support of a partner. I went to my radiation appointments alone, and seeing older couples walking in together. I would always wonder why my creator put me on this path of solitude. Thank God my family and friends were generous and kind. Friends from my church are also very supportive. As they say, the Lord provides. It would be very stupid of me to yearn for a partner when my task is to get well and survive, and be happy with the life and the gifts I have. Don't rub it in people's face when they don't have a partner. Sometimes it's just not in the cards. Have you ever tried to make a man love you? It's a fools errand.

@bubblybubbles4023 8 ай бұрын

@brooklyn3299 Everyone is different. Not everyone needs to be with someone to feel fulfilled.

@chilichickSantaFe 8 ай бұрын

haha I'm reading on Xitter where a woman had major surgery and her boyfriend went AWOL along with most friends. It does not always work out that family an close friends will be there. @@BrooklynBaby100

@bonniel4325 8 ай бұрын

@@BrooklynBaby100 My comment does not mention striving to be alone. It is about getting to a place of acceptance with not having a partner. But if you have magic wand, please by all means, send me a partner. No one makes that their goal. Being without a partner is very lonely. Your comment is well meaning, but insensitive.

@Aisha_babii 7 ай бұрын

“Choosing the right partner” is easier said than done. Relationships nowadays just don’t seem to stand the test of time anymore

@justadude117X 7 ай бұрын

The problem is nearly everyone comes with baggage from childhood or some other past experience that corrupts any possibility at a happy relationship. The answer is to spend 2 years in therapy BEFORE you look for a partner

@kikitauer 7 ай бұрын

I will take responsibility all day long but my two last relationships were abusive. I honestly tried to do everything to make it work. When I got broken up with the second time, I thought I will die. But I didn't. But I will never forget either of those men. I did have nice relationships in the past and I do believe I will have it again. I just need to look out for the manipulation and abuse.

@trenchrock 7 ай бұрын

The best thing I ever did for myself was question why I keep dating the same type of men in different packaging. If you are repeating a cycle, you can learn how to break it. Look up attachment styles (anxious, avoidant, secure) That's were I started.

@kikitauer 7 ай бұрын

@@trenchrock Yes, that's right. Though I am way past the point where just learning from patterns is enough. I learnt a lot about manipulation and how abusive relationships are formed. I also started to put my life together so that if I got into such relationship, I could leave freely. I am alone for almost five years now. I found myself and a lot of other things and I am now happy in my own company. Thanks for your support.

@craftychick48 8 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks

@christinaewert5120 25 күн бұрын

I think it also depends on the person u are in a relationship with which type u are. For a long time, I was in a relationship with an avoidant person who was often really neglecting me and my feelings and our fights went were intentense because I often got in volatile mode because I did not feel seen or heard even if I tried being calm and rational. I really did not like my person to that time going always crazy. My new partner is much more validating so it is very easy for me to stay calm and validating too. A lot of conflicts just not exist and I am a different person. Thus, I think it is really much more about compatibility.

@sonyaparkin7841 8 ай бұрын

Lovely couple and wise, wise counsel 💛💛🥰

@lindawolfe2885 7 ай бұрын

That was great, thank you!

@ChrisOgunlowo 2 ай бұрын

Enjoyed this.

@leiladarling4495 6 ай бұрын

Congratulations! This is a discussion of very inteligent Drs. That show their superiority on relationships. There are more than 50% of people that gets divorse, prevailing romantic fidelity and others seeking Economic fidelity. There are also people adopted in other Countries where the biological discourse has been drastically changed.I would love to hear a consensus reconciling adopted couples when they were young, then trying o find a partner to get into a non- lonesome civil relationship. Divorse is highly predominand fatalistic result among very inteligent people. It is almost the end of the road of top champions. God Bless.

@reneebertram2365 9 ай бұрын

Hello! What suggestions do you have when you are with a partner? Who has a short temper in a hot fuse? I find it difficult sometimes to bring up matters of importance or matters that i'm concerned about, no matter how gentle I am and walking on egg shells , in how I deliver the request he gets defensive. I am befuttled.

@r0gerLai 8 ай бұрын

It must be taking its toll on your selff esteem... Do you see any signs he's working on his stuff to make the relationship work for you too? If not, I suggest you study about narcissism and even other personality disorders

@ISEGHEHIMIRACLE-wl1po 8 ай бұрын

@Musicismylove888 8 ай бұрын

Jimmy on relationships on KZbin.

@chirokathleen 8 ай бұрын

I was in a relationship where I was walking on eggshells. Focus on yourself and make regulating your own nervous system the priority. Sounds like you’re not on an even playing field and that’s unfortunate but doing more and moving in your partners direction is not the answer. I found Alanon/12 Step work really important so I could learn what self focus really looks and feels like. It’s a daily practice. Hands-off your partner! You’ll learn to recognize when they are truly doing their own work and meeting you half way. Not your job to make up the distance for their lack.

@akrossmann1631 8 ай бұрын

At some point it will become clear the one who requires egg shell walking is incapable of partnering. Namaste

@andreatorluemke4982 8 ай бұрын

So so good! Love the examples!❤

@susydyson1750 7 ай бұрын

Always interesting the Godmans’ maybe considering accepting the person ‘exactly as they are’ without wanting then to be even the tiniest way that you’d like them to be might be a good staring point to consider before consultation and further Analisis.. which will take both parts to improving and even changing their habits

@michelleveloni1329 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@sarahstevenson8155 8 ай бұрын

I’m not sure about this. What if you start the conversation as a validator, but are met with avoidance from the avoidant? Then you begin to turn into volatile to try and be heard? It doesn’t start out that way.

@AN-iv3wv 7 ай бұрын

I agree. I need answers to this.

@terichastain4179 5 ай бұрын

Possibly the validator has experienced a lot of trauma but has gone after healing and now is expecting any partner to be more of a validator. This is me. After a lot of healing and still in process, I really did believe I was getting someone on the same page, but he's an avoidant, which is infuriating since I've learned to have relationship communication. There is no relationship communication with an avoidant.

@s1n4m1n 2 ай бұрын

Their advice only works for emotionally mature, caring, reasonably intelligent adults. IOW the people that don’t really need their advice.

@muma6559 8 ай бұрын

"growing up together" is inappropriate because relationships are not for children. We're not talking about fully mature, we are talking about "grown up" as in fully developed physiologically and cognitively

@Joezlol 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic lessons here!

@mindbodygreen 5 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@ExceedinglyShaby 3 ай бұрын

I told a therapist once that I wanted to start taking notes when my partner spoke to me so I can make sure I am understanding things right, and my therapist called me a crazy person….

@juliabest3414 6 ай бұрын

I see me and my husband in this. He gets really passionate and wants to solve the issue immediately where as I'd rather talk slowly and calmly and find a comprise and as he gets amped up I become more and more silent. It sometimes feels like it's too much

@No._1_Karen 8 ай бұрын

I was a former believer in John Gottman & The Gottman Institute, purchasing/reading his books and spreading the news to others. Then, I began noticing on my Instagram that he was “liking” all of the Kardashians’s sexy, skimpy booty pictures all the time, with what seemed to be a particular kink-like obsession with Khloe Kardashian, and that’s when I realized that even with an education and having authored a couple books, he is no different than any other regular sleezeball; and just like that I became a nonbeliever. If that stuff makes these two happy, good on them 👍 but I will never, ever settle for a pervy partner. Better to be happy alone than miserable partnered.

@Becky_Cal 8 ай бұрын

Interesting….yeah not a good look for an old man to be following and liking Kardashian pics on IG. So strange…his wife is probably completely oblivious to his online activity 😬

@AB-lp8jd 8 ай бұрын

He's clearly a passive partner in a domineering relationship. They seem "healthy" in an unhealthy way.. Almost like they're acting - they've memorised a few scripts and are living in that ideal... The guy is quite passive and is probably quite suppressed.. He keeps the peace by sticking to the script, but his mind and soul is elsewhere.. A lot of vacant stares whilst his wife is talking (and talking and talking and talking). He's living out his fantasies on Instagram (and possibly elsewhere) What they say is technically true but they as a couple seem quite soulless, especially the guy.. He doesn't come across as "present"

@brittybee6615 8 ай бұрын

Are you sure it was his real account? I feel like he’d at least be smart enough to not be that unprofessional publicly… or maybe someone else is controlling the account..

@shalimar29 7 ай бұрын

@healing_awakening368 Even if it is his account and he did wrong, you should never give your power away. Why did you decide to be a nonbeliever? Because of him and his sleazy behavior, you decided to give up on faith & God? That's not right. Be strong. You know that what he did is disgusting & against our religion. Do the opposite. Stick with people who are like you. We don't need preachers and pastors when God is freely accessible

@Gem_ini 7 ай бұрын

I doubt he’d have stayed that long in the relationship if he was unhappy!

@FallenSummer84 7 ай бұрын

Toxicity is born in relationships when inner childhood healing is not being actively addressed. Trauma is telling to who you attract and how you interact. Heal yoursrlf first, then you'll attract a deep level connection and energy that becomes natural. Thus creating boundless topics to discuss.

@natashaquinn88 11 күн бұрын

Can a relationship with one person as volatile and one person as avoidant work or are they just not compatible?

@rcz2023 8 ай бұрын

Thank you

@zaratheexplorer8290 Ай бұрын

Amazing couple

@nikkisherbalhabits4604 7 ай бұрын

I’ve been with my boyfriend for 7 years now and we’ve gone through several types of arguments. As I age I find that I’m a volotatile arguer due to my upbringing (single strict, mentally abusive mom) and my bf is super avoidant but I’d say his upbringing was much more “volatile” (gang violence, drug dealing, you name it). I try my best with patience and staying calm but I’m black…I’m passionate. I’m not unreasonably angry of course but bipolarism, and schizophrenia runs in my family which I struggle with too. I will say after all this time, I know I’m the problem. Sometimes all it takes is admitting this to yourself.

@LinnyThePersistent 7 ай бұрын

Good luck to you! I hope you're getting the help you need! That's a difficult challenge for any individual, much less a committed couple in a loving relationship!

@jackhsiehhautecouture 8 ай бұрын

Peaceful 😌

@MNP208 7 ай бұрын

I’m just exhausted from discussing politics. It’s beating a dead horse. That’s a topic where I believe it’s ok to “ agree to disagree”. Otherwise people spend valuable family time constantly arguing.

@ciaputter7462 7 ай бұрын

I struggle with my husband having talked about an ex repeatedly… especially on dates and on the drive to our marriage. I thought he just maybe wasn’t over her or I was the rebound. He was clear she was terrible for him and abusive to him etc. I found out after the marriage that they were still following each other on social media. It affected me deeply. I asked him about it and he said she forced him to stay on social media with her two years ago. He just blew it off as my being silly. That seed was planted about her early on and I cannot seem to trust him.

@jaggeryreviews9869 4 ай бұрын

Start mourning miss, because I don't think anybody follows her ex on social media, with the internet and mobile devices things are so easy to get rid of, you're lucky you found them following each other on social. You can't even start thinking about what more could he be doing that are absolutely away from your reach or have no tracks to find about them.

@soulthriver-oz6470 8 ай бұрын

They're talking about relatively functional ppl, couples. Trouble is, there don't seem to be many functional ppl around. Dysfunction rules, unconsciously.

@elsavelaz 8 ай бұрын

I’m also curious if they have data on if someone’s trash is another person’s treasure - meaning seeming narcissist does great with a better fit and otherwise the misalignment brings out the worst in them

@s1n4m1n 2 ай бұрын

That’s what I say. If the couple is made up of two emotionally mature, caring people of average intelligence, it’s pretty much easy street. If one or both individuals are lacking no amount of Gottman “advice” will work.

@Stankful 2 ай бұрын

Truth is for healthy communication to happen. You need 2 healthy people who want to resolve problems, because they have mutual interest in it. Nowadays, most people don't get close to the relationship stage where they have been invested enough in the relationship to care to save it. People give up very early on and go for other options. Also, we fight for power in relationships, and this complicates things a lot.

@josereyes1680 2 ай бұрын

The point is "being" or "becoming" a functional person yourself. If you set boundaries with people you intact with in life, they will know how to relate with you, and then you create an atmosphere around you of people who will have an experience of honoring boundaries. Hopefully, they will then grow into more functional people.

@s1n4m1n Ай бұрын

@@josereyes1680 Unfortunately boundaries are the weak replacement for societal norms.

@jeanannedupratt7075 6 ай бұрын

I think what is being ignored here is that avoidant, validating + volatile styles appear in totally different streams. And can overlap continually. The avoidant can, in addressing a volatile issue with a validating person, become volatile him/herself. Then slip into validating with the response/reaction of the other person. Nothing is fixed in stone.

@latinaalma1947 8 ай бұрын

Accusations and criticisms never happened in my 41 yr relationship....he passed away at 80.

@elh7388 6 ай бұрын

I am really sorry to hear that the love of your life has passed. May your husband rest in peace.. big hug

@00Kath 2 ай бұрын

I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your experience of a beautiful relationship and joyful life. That it’s possible to find someone where you can share a loving, happy, peaceful life together and tackle life’s challenges supporting one another. I am hopeful one day I can find that but for now I have to find my inner peace and tend to my inner child. I know we are all strong humans. I do believe if we can help one another more on a daily basis even a simple smile or asking how is your day , a hug, a listening ear, shoulder to cry on or a helping hand can go a long way to make this world a better place. ❤

@latinaalma1947 2 ай бұрын

I want to thank you for sending kind words..I was filled with sorrow but now it has turned mostly to deep gratitude to have had him that long...I know I was so very lucky.

@leiladarling4495 6 ай бұрын

Very nice!

@tialynn1111 8 ай бұрын

Thanks ❤😊

@felixpizza 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this content which teaches you good examples, much easier to learn from than “scary examples” of what not to do.

@rosemarymartinez6709 6 ай бұрын

I don’t agree with her reasoning on why people cheat. Studying psychology I’ve learned that people cheat because of developmental trauma, issues with emotional intimacy, fear of stillness/stability, fragile ego that seeks endless validation. People cheat because they're insecure. They cheat because they haven't learned mature ways to express their needs. They cheat because it provides escapism from the monotony of daily life. They cheat because chaos was a normal part of their childhood. And that’s something that that person has to heal from personally. Their partner can’t love them out of their trauma. If they don’t make an effort to go to therapy to get the tools needed to heal those issues or research how to yourself, they will always cheat. Rarely does it have to do with their partner or loneliness.

@dkdoodle 8 ай бұрын

It seems the host may possibly have a bias or misunderstanding around volatiles.

@cassianarusu9835 8 ай бұрын

Oh i love her ❤

@elmapollard4238 8 ай бұрын

Great video but deceptive title.

@terichastain4179 5 ай бұрын

Soul... mind will & emotions. Doesn’t soulmate simply mean your souls match or compliment each others? That includes thoughts on the way to do marriage/life.