According to Gottman,it is _______ that determines the happiness and success of a relationship.
A) how much a couple fights and argues
B) a couple's style of fighting and arguing
C) the level of passion in the relationship
D) the amount of romance in the relationship

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According to Gottman, it is a couple's style of fighting and arguing that determines the happiness and success of a relationship, not necessarily how much they fight or argue. He identified four negative communication patterns that can harm a relationship: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling. Couples who avoid these patterns and instead use healthy communication strategies are more likely to have a happy and successful relationship. The other answer choices (A, C, and D) are not supported by Gottman's research.

According to Gottman,it Is _______ That Determines the Happiness and Success