3049: Mastering Marriage Conflict with Mulligans by Jon Beaty of Gottman on Conflict Resolution

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Episode 3049:

Jon Beaty explores how the simple idea of a golf mulligan can transform the way couples handle conflict, showing how a second chance can interrupt criticism, defensiveness, and emotional escalation. Drawing on Dr. John Gottman’s research, he explains how repair attempts, emotional intelligence, and strong friendship help marriages recover from inevitable mistakes and grow stronger over time.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/mastering-marriage-conflict-mulligans/

Quotes to ponder:

"When couples face-off over issues on which they have differing opinions, the discussion can get derailed by what Dr. John Gottman calls a harsh start-up."

"According to Dr. Gottman, repair attempts are the secret weapon of emotionally intelligent couples."

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