Having happy intimate partners might not only lift our moods, but it also helps us manage stress, especially as we age, according to new research. When comparing individuals' self-reported emotional states and relationship satisfaction with their levels of cortisol, researchers observed that older couples have lower levels of the stress hormone when their partners feel positive emotions. This effect was even stronger for people who reported higher satisfaction in their relationships.| ScienceDaily
Your mindset toward your partner matters. When you support each other's dreams, it's a form of self-care that can cool the fires of conflict.| The Gottman Institute
Proven conflict management from Gottman's research. 69% of relationship problems are unsolvable. Successful couples manage conflict rather than eliminate it.| The Gottman Institute