
Small Things Often
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Mindfulness and Awareness
How can mindfulness transform your relationship? On this episode of Small Things Often learn why staying in the present moment — being aware of your thoughts and emotions, without going on auto-pilot — can increase your sense of happiness, love, and trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flooding and Overwhelm
Have you had an argument with your partner lately, where you totally lost it because you were overwhelmed with feelings of anger, fear, or hurt? If so, this episode of Small Things Often is for you! Discover why this happens — and how to calm yourself when these feelings arise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We Want to Hear From You...Before Season 2 Begins!
Season 1 has come to an end, but Season 2 is on its way! On this episode of Small Things Often, listen to one of our favorites — especially in these uncertain times: Staying Connected in Times of Great Stress. Send your thoughts on Season 1 and what you’d like to hear more of in Season 2 to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Say What You Need
Cut the criticism and say what you need! This episode of Small Things Often from The Gottman Institute shares tips about how to communicate positive needs in your relationship instead of playing the blame game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What Does Compatibility Really Mean?
Do you think in order to be compatible with your partner you have to share certain interests, values or goals? Think again. On this Episode of Small Things Often, we explore what it truly means to be compatible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Grass is Greener Where You Water it
We’re getting the negativity out of your relationship! In this episode of Small Things Often from The Gottman Institute, we’re shifting perspectives to prove the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Change the Metric
How do you measure success in your relationship? If your goal is perfection, you’re setting yourself up for heartache. In this episode of Small Things Often, find out how the happiest relationships measure their success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Facts Over Myths
There are some “facts” about relationships, that maybe you’ve always believed, that just aren’t true. On this episode of Small Things Often, we use decades of research to bust 5 of the most common relationship myths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Intimacy Through Self-Disclosure
Do you keep a lot about yourself to yourself? Self-disclosure to your partner — revealing your most authentic self about how you think and how you feel — can have an enormously positive impact on your relationship. On today’s Small Things Often, we tell you why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emotional Triggers
We all have things that trigger us emotionally, but what can you do about it? And how do emotional triggers affect your relationships? We’ll share what to be mindful of, in this episode of Small Things Often from The Gottman Institute.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Self-Soothing
We’re calling a time out! In this episode of Small Things Often fromThe Gottman Institute, we’re practicing self-soothing skills so you can take care of yourself andtalk to your loved one with less tension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two Sides of Stonewalling
The walls are coming down in this episode of Small Things Often from The Gottman Institute. We’re sharing the two sides of stonewalling and a solution for either side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Difficult emotions
How do you deal with emotions like anger, confusion, fear, or sadness? In this episode of Small Things Often, learn how to practice mindfulness to find calm and peace when difficult emotions arise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Magic Ratio
We’ve got some relationship magic for you — it’s called the 5 to 1 ratio. It’s based on extensive research and it can transform the bond between you and your partner. Find out what it is and how it works in today’s episode of Small Things Often. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celebrate your partner
When was the last time you celebrated one of your partner’s successes? On this episode of Small Things Often, find out why small moments of celebration contribute to the happiness of your relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Complaints vs Critcism
Does your partner sometimes do things that annoy or upset you? Do you tell them? On this episode of Small Things Often, find out the difference between complaining and criticizing and how each could impact your relationship in a big way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Intentional Choices to Connect with Your Family
Is the current coronavirus pandemic causing you to feel out-of-control, anxious, and a bit removed from family life? On this episode of Small Things Often, we show you ways to reconnect with your family in times of great stress — by being intentional in your choices and making the best out of the “new normal.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Redefining Rituals
Are you around your loved ones a lot more than you’re used to right now? As the world deals with a health emergency, Small Things Often from The Gottman Institute is here to make adjusting to all this a little easier! We’ll guide you through the conversation that you can have to redefine your daily rituals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Staying Connected Through Times of Great Stress
Feeling anxious and overwhelmed by the coronavirus crisis? Tune in to this episode of Small Things Often to learn ways to stay connected to your partner during these times of great stress and uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attunement
It’s time to get in sync! On this episode of Small Things Often from The Gottman Institute, we’re putting attunement into action to help create harmony in your relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Destress with your Partner
Do you need to de-stress after a long day? In this episode of Small Things Often from The Gottman Institute, we’ll tell you the do’s and don’ts of a stress-reducing conversation that you need to have daily with your loved one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Disconnect to connect
It’s time to unplug! In this episode of Small Things Often from The Gottman Institute, we explain why disconnecting — and putting down your phone — could help form a stronger connection with your partner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to understand
Before you interrupt your partner’s story, listen up! In this episode of Small Things Often from The Gottman Institute, we’ll explain how fully listening before responding can strengthen your relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Understanding must precede advice
There’s a battle that you don’t necessarily have to fight. Why understanding your partner before you even think about spewing advice could be just what your loved one needs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You don't have to solve your problems
There are some issues between you and your partner that are unsolvable. But that doesn’t mean your relationship is doomed. Find out how to deal with “perpetual problems” on this episode of Small Things Often. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trust is built in very small moments
Trust doesn’t happen overnight. It’s built over time. Learn how paying attention to small everyday moments can add up to a deeply trusting relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Move from me to we
Are you and your partner on a unified front? If you feel like you havebeen out of sync maybe you need to start adding in more “We” and less “Me”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Self-care isn't selfish
Think Self-care is selfish? Think again. It could save your relationship. Listen to this importantscience-based tip on Small Things Often from the Gottman Institute— and discover why youneed to carve out some me-time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Catch your partner doing something right
Can small moments of appreciation transform your relationship in a big way? You bet they can. In today’s episode of Small Things Often by The Gottman Institute, find out why it’s important to catch your partner doing something “right”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What can you do in five minutes?
Got 5 minutes? That could be all you need to make a meaningfulconnection with your partner. Find out how in Episode 2 of Small Things Often from TheGottman Institute - and watch your relationship flourish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who are we? What are we going to do?
Sometimes it feels like we should just know how to be a good partner even when things get tough and overwhelming. But we’re here to tell you a good relationship comes from the small things—the day-to-day moments that can make a big difference over time. Listen to Small Things Often for tips to make your connections, with everyone in your life, stronger and happier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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