Baby, when you are upset the world stops, and I listen.

John Gottman was asked about the most important element of a satisfying long-term relationship. He explained the research revealed that healthy relationships have a motto: "Baby, the world stops when you are upset, and I listen." In contrast, in an ailing relationship, the motto is: "Go away, come back when you are not so negative." Gottman Research discovered that being willing to listen to negativity is crucial for a relationship to thrive. So, what are the best skills to use when listening to another person's negativity?

To start learning how to listen to negativity, try this: https://www.don-elium-psychotherapy.com/stop-trying-to-fix-your-partners-feelings

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Complain well instead of criticism, try this: https://www.don-elium-psychotherapy.com/complaint-formula

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https://www.don-elium-psychotherapy.com/five-languages-of-apology

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Here is the “cheat sheet”

https://www.don-elium-psychotherapy.com/4moves

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