Four communication patterns that predict relationship breakdown — and the antidotes that replace them.

Relationship Advice from 50+ Years of Marriage · John and Julie Gottman

Disagreement is acceptable but contempt destroys the possibility of progress

A Conservative's Plea: Let's Work Together · Arthur Brooks

Four toxic communication patterns that predict relationship failure with over 90% accuracy

If You See THIS, Your Relationship Is Doomed… | The Gottman Doctors · John Gottman

Instead of asking how to succeed, ask how to fail—then avoid that

The Great Mental Models Volume 1 · Shane Parrish

Contempt or disdain

Human Lie Detection and Body Language 101 · Vanessa Edwards

Nurture mutual respect and appreciation as a daily practice to sustain love

Unknown · John Gottman

Identify and neutralize the four toxic communication patterns that destroy marriages

Unknown · John Gottman

Stop winning arguments and start winning connections

The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More · Jefferson Fisher

Find simple solutions

Six Principles for Making New Things · Paul Graham

Forget yourself through service to a cause or love for a person and actualization follows

Man's Search for Meaning · Viktor E. Frankl

Stay clearheaded and grounded as success amplifies ego's pull.

Ego Is the Enemy · Ryan Holiday