Couples don't necessarily end relationships due to frequent arguments, but rather an inability to effectively repair those conflicts. The Gottman Institute's research underscores the importance of repair attempts—small gestures or statements that can ease tension and refocus emotional connection. Couples who successfully integrate these attempts tend to experience greater happiness and stay together longer. Effective communication and emotional understanding during disagreements are critical for relationship stability, highlighting that it's not the arguments but the lack of resolution that often leads to breakups.
A widely recognized longitudinal study from the Gottman Institute revealed that marriage stability relies more on effective repair attempts during arguments than on the frequency of those arguments.
Repair attempts serve as emotional bridges, creating a bond between partners during conflict and ensuring both feel understood and less defensive.
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