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Give your relationships a boost in 5 minutes or less with Small Things Often from The Gottman Institute. We provide simple, proven, quick tips to help you deepen and enhance your relationships!

The Gottman Institute


    • Mar 10, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 3m AVG DURATION
    • 362 EPISODES

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    Latest episodes from Small Things Often

    How to Hit the Reset Button

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 4:16


    A fresh start can get you and your partner on the right track! On this episode of Small Things Often, learn how to hit the reset button and make positive changes in your relationship.

    How to Hit the Reset Button

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 4:16


    A fresh start can get you and your partner on the right track! On this episode of Small Things Often, learn how to hit the reset button and make positive changes in your relationship.

    Do You Have Time for a Date?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 4:16


    Date nights are a wonderful and important way to connect with your partner and strengthen your relationship. Think you're too busy for one? On this episode of Small Things Often, we give you options that can fit into any schedule.

    Do You Have Time for a Date?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 4:16


    Date nights are a wonderful and important way to connect with your partner and strengthen your relationship. Think you're too busy for one? On this episode of Small Things Often, we give you options that can fit into any schedule.

    Building Your Relationship with Humor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 4:31


    Laughter is a powerful force so use it to build your relationship! Learn how to be mindful and explore humor theories on this episode of Small Things Often.

    Building Your Relationship with Humor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 4:31


    Laughter is a powerful force so use it to build your relationship! Learn how to be mindful and explore humor theories on this episode of Small Things Often.

    How to be Lovers and Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 4:13


    Don't let your friendship with your partner sizzle! On this episode of Small Things Often, learn how being a lover and a friend can strengthen your relationship.

    How to be Lovers and Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 4:13


    Don't let your friendship with your partner sizzle! On this episode of Small Things Often, learn how being a lover and a friend can strengthen your relationship.

    Why Does My Partner Hate Me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 5:09


    Does your partner react with negativity whenever you try to have a normal conversation? If so, they may be stuck in “negative sentiment override.” On this episode of Small Things Often, find out what may have caused it — and steps to take in order to break the pattern.

    Why Does My Partner Hate Me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 5:10


    Does your partner react with negativity whenever you try to have a normal conversation? If so, they may be stuck in “negative sentiment override.” On this episode of Small Things Often, find out what may have caused it — and steps to take in order to break the pattern.

    Letting Your Partner Make Mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 4:29


    What do you do when a small decision made by your partner turns out to be a mistake? On this episode of Small Things Often, learn the best way of being supportive — even when you disagreed with their decision in the first place.

    Letting Your Partner Make Mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 4:29


    What do you do when a small decision made by your partner turns out to be a mistake? On this episode of Small Things Often, learn the best way of being supportive — even when you disagreed with their decision in the first place.

    Four Things that Make Up Successful Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 4:42


    Wonder what happy couples have in common? On this episode of Small Things Often, learn the four things that make up the most successful relationships that can lead you and your partner to even greater happiness.

    Four Things that Make Up Successful Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 4:42


    Wonder what happy couples have in common? On this episode of Small Things Often, learn the four things that make up the most successful relationships that can lead you and your partner to even greater happiness.

    Are You Sensually Communicating?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 3:23


    When you put words to your desire for your partner, you can experience a satisfying relationship in and out of the bedroom. On this episode of Small Things Often, we'll explain how you can start sensually communicating with your partner.

    Are You Sensually Communicating?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 3:23


    When you put words to your desire for your partner, you can experience a satisfying relationship in and out of the bedroom. On this episode of Small Things Often, we'll explain how you can start sensually communicating with your partner.

    Navigating Valentine's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 3:51


    Do you have certain expectations for Valentine's Day? Does your partner? On this episode of Small Things Often, we offer tips on how to make the most of this “holiday of love” — without stress or hurt feelings.

    Navigating Valentine's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 3:51


    Do you have certain expectations for Valentine's Day? Does your partner? On this episode of Small Things Often, we offer tips on how to make the most of this “holiday of love” — without stress or hurt feelings.

    Why Passion and Parenting Can Co-Exist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 3:48


    Even though it might take more of an effort, you can still have a passionate relationship with your partner while being a parent. On this episode of Small Things Often, learn how to prioritize intimacy and keep your connection strong.

    Why Passion and Parenting Can Co-Exist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 3:48


    Even though it might take more of an effort, you can still have a passionate relationship with your partner while being a parent. On this episode of Small Things Often, learn how to prioritize intimacy and keep your connection strong.

    What to Say to Have a Deep Connection with Your Partner

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 4:26


    How's the friendship quotient in your relationship? On this episode of Small Things Often, learn how to have a conversation with your partner that will deepen your connection and strengthen your friendship.

    What to Say to Have a Deep Connection with Your Partner

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 4:26


    How's the friendship quotient in your relationship? On this episode of Small Things Often, learn how to have a conversation with your partner that will deepen your connection and strengthen your friendship.

    How to Get in the Mood for Love-Making

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 4:06


    Has passion faded from your relationship? Just not feeling it anymore? On this episode of Small Things Often, learn how being intentional about love-making can bring desire and passion back for you and your partner.

    How to Get in the Mood for Love-Making

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 4:07


    Has passion faded from your relationship? Just not feeling it anymore? On this episode of Small Things Often, learn how being intentional about love-making can bring desire and passion back for you and your partner.

    How to Curb Your Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 3:45


    You don't need to set your expectations super high or way down low to have a healthy relationship. On this episode of Small Things Often, we'll explain why all you need is a “good enough” relationship.

    How to Curb Your Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 3:45


    You don't need to set your expectations super high or way down low to have a healthy relationship. On this episode of Small Things Often, we'll explain why all you need is a “good enough” relationship.

    Why You Should Stop Trying to Fix Your Partner's Feelings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 3:44


    It might feel counterintuitive, but stop trying to fix your partner's feelings. On this episode of Small Things Often, learn why you should empathize with your partner instead.

    Why You Should Stop Trying to Fix Your Partner's Feelings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 3:44


    It might feel counterintuitive, but stop trying to fix your partner's feelings. On this episode of Small Things Often, learn why you should empathize with your partner instead.

    A Busy Couple's Guide to Sharing Fondness and Admiration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 3:59


    Has your life become so hectic, that you've put your relationship on the back burner — and feel like you're drifting apart? On this episode of Small Things Often, learn ways to get back on track by sharing fondness and admiration — no matter how busy your lives have become.

    A Busy Couple's Guide to Sharing Fondness and Admiration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 3:59


    Has your life become so hectic, that you've put your relationship on the back burner — and feel like you're drifting apart? On this episode of Small Things Often, learn ways to get back on track by sharing fondness and admiration — no matter how busy your lives have become.

    How to Turn Your Relationship Goals Into Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 2:59


    Do you feel like setting goals for your relationship is too daunting? On this episode of Small Things Often, learn how to turn those goals into healthy habits that you and your partner can practice every day.

    How to Turn Your Relationship Goals Into Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 2:59


    Do you feel like setting goals for your relationship is too daunting? On this episode of Small Things Often, learn how to turn those goals into healthy habits that you and your partner can practice every day.

    How to Reverse Relationship Bankruptcy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 3:42


    Feeling disconnected or ignored by your partner? If so, your Emotional Bank Account might be in bankruptcy. On this episode of Small Things Often, learn how to reverse that depleted account, and get your relationship back on track.

    How to Reverse Relationship Bankruptcy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 3:42


    Feeling disconnected or ignored by your partner? If so, your Emotional Bank Account might be in bankruptcy. On this episode of Small Things Often, learn how to reverse that depleted account, and get your relationship back on track.

    Ask for What You Want

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 3:35


    Asking for what you want may be one of the greatest gifts you can give your partner. On this episode of Small Things Often, find out how to ask, and why it is so important for a successful relationship.

    Ask for What You Want

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 3:35


    Asking for what you want may be one of the greatest gifts you can give your partner. On this episode of Small Things Often, find out how to ask, and why it is so important for a successful relationship.

    Why You Should Surround Yourself with Healthy Couples

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 3:24


    Why do couples who are friends with other healthy couples have better relationships? Because they learn from them. On this episode of Small Things Often, discover how your friends can be one of the greatest resources of information for having a happy relationship with your partner.

    Why You Should Surround Yourself with Healthy Couples

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 3:25


    Why do couples who are friends with other healthy couples have better relationships? Because they learn from them. On this episode of Small Things Often, discover how your friends can be one of the greatest resources of information for having a happy relationship with your partner.

    How to Give Your Relationship a Fresh Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 2:51


    Does your relationship feel stale? Is it missing some excitement? On this episode of Small Things Often, learn the 4 steps that you can take to give your relationship a fresh start.

    How to Give Your Relationship a Fresh Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 2:51


    Does your relationship feel stale? Is it missing some excitement? On this episode of Small Things Often, learn the 4 steps that you can take to give your relationship a fresh start.

    The Importance of Taking Breaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 3:35


    Taking a break from an argument when you're overwhelmed with emotion is one of the most crucial relationship skills. In this episode of Small Things Often, learn how and when to take a break in order to get back on track with your partner.

    The Importance of Taking Breaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 3:35


    Taking a break from an argument when you're overwhelmed with emotion is one of the most crucial relationship skills. In this episode of Small Things Often, learn how and when to take a break in order to get back on track with your partner.

    How to Battle Loneliness in a Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 3:27


    How do you fight feelings of being alone in a relationship? On this episode of Small Things Often, we share the antidote for loneliness — and how it will help you and your partner get back on track to connecting emotionally.

    How to Battle Loneliness in a Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 3:27


    How do you fight feelings of being alone in a relationship? On this episode of Small Things Often, we share the antidote for loneliness — and how it will help you and your partner get back on track to connecting emotionally.

    Who are we? Defining the Culture of your Couplehood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 3:31


    Do you know who you are as a couple? Have you ever thought about the values, beliefs and attitudes that define your couplehood? On this episode of Small Things Often, learn how to create shared meaning by discovering the unique culture of your relationship.

    Who are we? Defining the Culture of your Couplehood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 3:31


    Do you know who you are as a couple? Have you ever thought about the values, beliefs and attitudes that define your couplehood? On this episode of Small Things Often, learn how to create shared meaning by discovering the unique culture of your relationship.

    Creating Shared Meaning Through Rituals of Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 4:40


    What rituals of connection do you and your partner have together? On this episode of Small Things Often, learn some rituals that will help you create shared meaning, stay connected — and thrive.

    Creating Shared Meaning Through Rituals of Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 4:40


    What rituals of connection do you and your partner have together? On this episode of Small Things Often, learn some rituals that will help you create shared meaning, stay connected — and thrive.

    Gifts From the Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 3:53


    Save your money and give your partner a gift from the heart. On this episode of Small Things Often, learn how to bring them joy with simple gestures that'll show how much you care.

    Gifts From the Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 3:53


    Save your money and give your partner a gift from the heart. On this episode of Small Things Often, learn how to bring them joy with simple gestures that'll show how much you care.

    A Couples Guide to Handling Conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 3:41


    Conflicts can get extra complicated during the holiday season. On this episode of Small Things Often, discover some useful tools to handle conflicts with your partner and keep your holidays happy.

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