Why Happy Couples Still Fight & “69% Of Problems Never Go Away”

We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson

Paul sits down with world-renowned relationship experts John and Julie Gottman to uncover the science behind love, marriage and lasting connection. They reveal why happy couples still argue, why 69% of relationship problems never truly go away, and why conflict itself isn’t what destroys relationships.

From the small daily behaviours that strengthen intimacy to the habits that can slowly damage a partnership, the Gottmans share decades of research into what makes relationships thrive. A fascinating conversation about love, trust, communication and the secrets behind couples who stay together.


(00:00) Intro

(00:28) Is Marriage Outdated?

(07:43) The Gottmans Define a Successful Relationship

(12:28) The Gottmans Explain the 6-Second Kiss

(16:20) The Number One Cause of Arguments in Relationships

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Paul sits down with world-renowned relationship experts John and Julie Gottman to uncover the science behind love, marriage and lasting connection. They reveal why happy couples still argue, why 69% of relationship problems never truly go away, and why conflict itself isn’t what destroys relationships.

From the small daily behaviours that strengthen intimacy to the habits that can slowly damage a partnership, the Gottmans share decades of research into what makes relationships thrive. A fascinating conversation about love, trust, communication and the secrets behind couples who stay together.


(00:00) Intro

(00:28) Is Marriage Outdated?

(07:43) The Gottmans Define a Successful Relationship

(12:28) The Gottmans Explain the 6-Second Kiss

(16:20) The Number One Cause of Arguments in Relationships

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2026-08-27 24 min
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