John Gottman Quotes

We used to think the rate of postpartum depression was 9 percent. We now know it is much higher than that. - John Gottman

They have flexibility and humor and affection. - John Gottman

The real cradle that holds the baby is the emotional climate between new parents. Many significant social problems [like violence] in our society can be traced back to this negative emotional climate in families. - John Gottman

Kids find the setting of limits comforting and soothing. They need to know that (the parent is) in control. - John Gottman

It's a myth that if you solve your problems you'll automatically be happy. We need to teach couples that they'll never solve most of their problems. - John Gottman

I liken an affair to the shattering of a Waterford crystal vase. You can glue it back together, but it will never be the same again. - John Gottman

Discussions invariably end on the same note as they begin. - John Gottman

Contempt is the sulfuric acid of love. - John Gottman

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