@thegottmaninstitute: The hardest thing to tell someone you love? "I played a role in this too." Dr. John Gottman says that admitting your own part in a misunderstanding is often harder than pointing out what your partner did wrong. Defensiveness feels safer. Accountability feels vulnerable. When we can own our piece of the conflict, we create more room for understanding, repair, and connection.

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Rob Craig :

it's great when 2 people can do that. it only works that way

2026-08-09 02:25:59

Manon_1031 :

Uggh! I had to apologize yesterday. It was hard & I hated doing it but I did it

2026-07-09 15:46:30

Hare Brain :

true

2026-07-28 17:14:08

Doug :

This is very profound … I love the wisdom that the Gottman couple have ❤️

2026-07-02 20:10:58

RelationshipBase :

Took me sometime to get there but it was worth it. Im a very lucky guy

2026-07-05 17:35:47

Chyzz001124 :

@Bee @alanleonard807

2026-08-02 19:47:20

Adam and Chelsea :

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

2026-07-03 21:44:28

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