85 Laura Heck and Zach Brittle

Published: Oct. 7, 2021, 3 p.m.

b'Laura and Zach have a research-based approach to relationships. Join us in our conversation with them on red flags in marriages,\\xa0if marriage is worth saving and what single people should be looking for in a spouse. We learned SO much and know you will too!\\nHere are a few topics that we cover:\\n\\n0:00 introduction\\n4:00 what is the Gottman Institute?\\n8:20 the most common piece of advice for couples\\n12:36 why is marriage worth saving?\\n15:45 advice for single people searching for a spouse\\n25:35 separating the identity of being parents vs being married\\n31:28 the four horsemen of the apocalypse\\n34:40 defensiveness\\n41:52 strategies for dealing with conflict\\n47:07 practicing emotional intelligence\\xa0\\n1:03:03 importance of switching things up during a rut\\n\\nYou can follow them on Instagram here \\u25b6 https://www.instagram.com/gottmaninstitute/\\nThe Gottman Institute\\u2019s website here \\u25b6 https://www.gottman.com\\n\\nANDD....WE ARE GOING ON TOUR!! Check out the link below to see if we are coming to a city near you in 2022!\\n\\nClick here to get your tickets now \\u25b6 https://www.couplethingspod.com/\\n\\nWe are sponsored by these companies that we love. Check them out below:\\n\\nSlingTV \\u25b6 Go to slingtv.com/EASTFAM to sign up now and get your first month for just $10!\\xa0\\nBite \\u25b6 Go to trybite.com/EASTFAM or use code EASTFAM at checkout to get 20% off your first subscription order!\\n\\nIf you haven\\u2019t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething...\\n\\nAnd if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format \\u2013 we might just choose yours! Email us at couplethingspod@gmail.com.\\n\\nSubscribe for more! http://bit.ly/3rnOdNo\\n\\nFollow My Instagram \\u25b6 http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson\\nLike the Facebook page! \\u25b6 http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson\\nFollow My Twitter \\u25b6 http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnson\\nSnapchat! \\u25b6 @ShawneyJ\\n\\nFollow AndrewsTwitter \\u25b6 http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEast\\nFollow My Instagram \\u25b6 http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast\\nLike the Facebook page! \\u25b6 http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEast\\nSnapchat! \\u25b6 @AndrewDEast\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'