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Title: Gottman research on lasting relationships Post by: Mike-X on January 28, 2015, 01:50:24 PM I think that those staying, undecided, or leaving might find this informative.
It discusses research on attentiveness to a partner's emotional needs (i.e., validation), kindness, and generosity as predictors of lasting relationships. www.businessinsider.com/lasting-relationships-rely-on-2-traits-2014-11 (http://www.businessinsider.com/lasting-relationships-rely-on-2-traits-2014-11) I would bet that my girlfriend and I were both in the 90% range for "turn-toward bids" during the idealization phase. Title: Re: Gottman research on lasting relationships Post by: enlighten me on January 28, 2015, 02:50:01 PM That was a bitter sweet article. Bitter as it reminded me of all the times I tried and was spurned. How I felt ignored and worthless. Sweet as it made me realise that I was constantly putting the effort in and when I meet someone that does the same I may find a happy loving and lasting relationship.
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