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Laurie Santos, a psychology professor at Yale and host of “The Happiness Lab” podcast, pointed to research from John and Julie Gottman, the renowned marriage researchers, that suggests happy couples are good at “repair attempts” — any statement or action that prevents negativity from escalating.
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Research by John and Julie Gottman suggests that happy couples are effective at using 'repair attempts' to prevent negativity from escalating.
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- Laurie Santos
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- September 18, 2026 at 5:05 PM (3 weeks ago)
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- September 18, 2026 at 5:05 PM (3 weeks ago)
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https://nytimes.com/2025/09/12/well/family/couples-therapy-argument-phrases.html
Couples therapists offer eight key phrases that can improve communication and strengthen relationships, even during disagreements. These phrases focus on understanding, empathy, and gratitude.
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