Relationships matter to us and many people want to strengthen and improve their own.
In fact,researchhas shown that relationships are a major indicator of overall well-being and even life expectancy.
This is true for platonic, familial, and romantic relationships.
Jakob Wandel
Here are four of those ways to strengthen your relationship and make it last, according to psychology.
Focus on building a Sound Relationship House.
Renowned marriage and relationship psychologist Dr. John Gottman, Ph.D. ofThe Gottman Instituteestablished theSound Relationship Housetheory.
Essentially, these seven floors and two pillars create the foundation for a healthy, lasting partnership.
By investing in creating your own Sound Relationship House, you will have a healthier and happier relationship.
Stress impacts every facet of life, including our closest relationships.
A2015 studyeven found that stress impacts the way couples communicate, with stress leading to poorer communication.
to reduce stress, take up yoga, try journaling, attend therapy, and eat healthily.
Its not only good for you but for your partner as well.
Share good news with one another.
These five facets include positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishments.
Relationshipsmatter to us and many people want to strengthen and improve their own.
One way to do so is by reveling in the good news.
A 2014 study found that sharing good news and celebrating one anothers successes builds stronger bonds.
Know (and eradicate) The Four Horsemen
The Four Horsemen are communication styles identified by Dr. Gottman.
Recognizing the role of the four horsemen in your own relationship can help you eradicate them.
Dr. Gottman recommendsvarious remediesto the four horsemen.
For example, replace contempt with a culture of appreciation and respect.
