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title: "Marriage Minute: The One Big Thing"
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Love won’t work without it.

| View in browser The One Big Thing The one big thing in a relationship is trust.    Can I trust you to be there for me when I’m upset?   Can I trust you to choose me over your friends?    Can I trust you to respect me?   We've learned that trust is built in very small moments.   In any interaction, there is a possibility of connecting with your partner or turning away from your partner.    Turn towards bids for connection. Express appreciation for each other. Brag about each other’s talents and achievements. Say “I love you” every day.   What can you do today to build trust? Try the world's first complete relationship wellness tool. Learn More→ Read More: How to Build Trust in Your Relationship What to Do if You Don’t Trust Each Other The Deeper Meaning of Trust 4 Tips to Build Everyday Trust in Relationships Explore More: Small Things Often Podcast: How to Build Trust In Your Relationship Test your connection and see where you stand with the Gottman Relationship Adviser Do you have feedback to share about the Marriage Minute? Take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us. Give Feedback → Share Tweet Forward The Gottman Institute, 2101 4th Ave, Ste 1750, Seattle, WA 98121 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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