Relationship mistakes | John Gottman, Ph.D. & Julie Gottman, Ph.D. | mbg Podcast

Welcome to the mindbodygreen podcast! Each week, host Jason Wachob, founder and co-CEO of mindbodygreen, engages in open, honest conversations with the people shaping the world of well-being. Today’s featured guest is Julie Gottman, Ph.D., and John Gottman, Ph.D., renowned psychologists, co-founders of the Gottman Institute, and the world’s leading experts in the study of relationships. “Touch is as essential to our well-being as food, water, and exercise," Julie says. In this episode, John, Julie, and Jason discuss little things you can do to secure a long-term relationship, plus: 0:00-1:08 Intro 1:08-3:18 New challenges many couples face 3:18-6:38 The power of touch for overall well-being 6:38-12:09 Little things to do on a daily basis to connect with your partner 12:09-18:58 Why compliments are crucial for successful relationships 18:58-24:11 How family trauma impacts your ability to find love 24:11-27:22 The most common mistakes people make in relationships 27:22-29:22 Essential ingredients for long-lasting relationships 29:22-31:17 The importance of weekly date nights 31:17-35:28 How to have meaningful conversations with your partner 35:28-38:09 How to have a discussion about your sex life 38:09-43:31 What role sex actually plays in a relationship 43:41-46:34 Why some people have affairs 46:34-48:23 What you can do today to ensure everlasting love We hope you enjoy this episode! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. #mindbodygreen #podcastvideo #relationships ABOUT mbg: mindbodygreen. One word. Here you’ll find a 360-degree approach to wellness that weaves the mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, and environmental aspects of well-being together, because we believe that these pillars of health are all interconnected. Our values: Science & Research Committed to the whole you Quality Sourced You can check us out here: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/​ Follow us on Social - @mindbodygreen Instagram:   / mindbodygreen   Facebook:   / mindbodygreen   Twitter:   / mindbodygreen   Pinterest:   / mindbodygreen