They have also studied more than 40,000 couples who are about to begin couples therapy.
Through their research they learned that just because a fight is reoccurring doesn't mean it has to be detrimental.
"So when we think about fighting right, whether talking about a perpetual problem or a solvable problem, what is the biggest mistake that the disasters of relationships make?"
John Gottman said at a TED Talk in April.
Some problems are more situational while others seem to linger, but the healthy way to handle them is the same.
Persons:
John, Julie Gottman, John Gottman
Organizations:
Gottman Institute, TED