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December 2023 - The Winter Sound Relationship House
December 2023 - The Winter Sound Relationship House
Sound Relationship
House
The Sound Relationship House theory, developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, features
nine components of a healthy relationship represented as levels of a house. Partners build
upon each level to create a sturdy bond. For more than 20 years, it’s given countless couples
the tools they need to develop happy, healthy relationships.
Create
Shared Meaning
Manage Conflict
COMMITMENT
Positive Perspective
TRUST
Turn Towards
Share Fondness
and Admiration
First Level:
Without Love Maps, you can’t know your partner. Tell stories
Emotionally intelligent couples are familiar with Talk about fond memories
each other’s worlds. They remember major life
events, and they keep updating their information Discuss hopes for the
as the facts and feelings of their partner change. future
Second Level:
Third Level:
Fourth Level:
Fifth Level:
Manage Conflict
Sixth Level:
Seventh Level:
The Pillars: