Dr. Gottman found that the magic ratio in successful relationships is 5 to 1.
What does this mean?
Well, for every 1 negative feeling or interaction between partners, there must be 5 positive feelings or interactions to keep your relationship in the green instead of the red.
Stable and happy couples share more positive feelings and actions than negative ones.
Your focus for today is to try to implement simple encouraging behaviors to create positive emotions in your partner.
Kiss them good-bye, give them a compliment, say thank you, do an act of service, ask to play a game together, text them a funny joke, share an article you find interesting.
How many positive interactions can you create today between the two of you… go ahead and count!
Click to watch the video and download this PDF to access your task for the day.
For more help on reaching the magic ratio in your own relationship, call our office at 330-673-5812 to get scheduled with one of our talented couples therapists.