: According to The Gottman Institute , a positive perspective acts as a "buffer" during conflict, allowing partners to assume the best of each other and making repair attempts more successful.
: When faced with a minor frustration, ask if it will matter in a year. This helps diminish the impact of small stressors. Inspiring Quotes Positive Perspective
"We can complain because rose bushes have thorns or rejoice because thorns have roses." — Alphonse Karr : According to The Gottman Institute , a