5:1
is the "magic ratio" of positive to negative interactions
Dr. John Gottman's research found that stable couples have at least 5 positive interactions for every negative one. Couples heading for divorce often have ratios closer to 1:1 or worse.
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The Gottman Institute (2020)
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5:1 is the "magic ratio" of positive to negative interactions (The Gottman Institute, 2020)
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