#gottman-method

#gottman-method

The first program, " Dealing with Conflict " teaches the basics of communication in conflict. You will learn which of the problems your relationship faces are solvable, and which you may continue to encounter. If any of these perpetual problems have you stuck, the Gottmans can help you get "unstuck" and understand each other's perspectives. "Dealing with Conflict" helps prepare you for the regular, inevitable moments of friction that are bound to arise in any relationship.

"The four horsemen are four types of behaviors that are seen within relationships which typically indicate it may be on the rocks," Thais Gibson, a relationship expert and founder of The Personal Development School, told HuffPost. "These horsemen, alone or in combination, are what signal a dysfunctional relationship according to Gottman. The more of these traits that are expressed in a relationship, the more likely there is to be a breakup or divorce."