What defines a “Healthy Relationship?" Gottman’s Predictors of Marital Success and Dissolution
Although healthy romantic relationships are clearly imperative for the well-being of individuals, families, and communities, there are relatively few studies specific to the topic. The lack of literature may be due in part to the difficulty in defining the subjective term, “healthy relationship”. Components of a healthy relationship that are agreed upon by most researchers include commitment of the couple, emotional and sexual fidelity, intimacy, and effective communication