Science Says Lasting Relationships Come Down To 2 Basic Traits Read more: http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/06/happily-ever-after/372573/#ixzz3MRKhGeyd

Kindness and Generosity Make for Long Lasting Relationships

Throughout the day, partners would make requests for connection, what Gottman calls “bids.” For example, say that the husband is a bird enthusiast and notices a goldfinch fly across the yard. He might say to his wife, “Look at that beautiful bird outside!” He’s not just commenting on the bird here: he’s requesting a…

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