Mark Travers, Ph.D., is an American psychologist with degrees from Cornell University and the University of Colorado Boulder. He is the lead psychologist at Awake Therapy, a telehealth company that provides video and telephone psychotherapy, counseling, and coaching to individuals in over 40 countries worldwide.
, a bestselling author and renowned psychologist, has extensively studied what makes relationships thrive and discovered a principle known as the 5:1 ratio, or the magic ratio. This ratio suggests that for every negative interaction, such as criticism, defensiveness, dismissiveness, or even passive-aggressive body language like eye-rolling, there should be five or more positive interactions to keep the relationship healthy and resilient.
The 5:1 ratio works “magically” because it creates a buffer of positivity that helps couples navigate conflicts more effectively. Positive interactions—such as showing appreciation, expressing love, sharing laughter, and offering support—act as deposits in the emotional bank account of the relationship. These deposits build up over time and help cushion the impact of negative interactions, making it easier to resolve conflicts and move forward without lingering resentment.
Dr. Jhon Gottman Relationship Magic Mantra Magic 5:1 Relationship Ratio Love's 5:1 Ratio Apologizing In Relationship Daily Gratitude In Relationship Quality Time Mark Travers Online Therapy
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
A Psychologist Explains Why The ‘Child Learning Window’ Is A MythWhen it comes to learning, it’s not age but our brain’s plasticity that determines our lifelong learning curve.
Read more »
A Psychologist Explains The ‘IKEA Effect’—How Labor Leads To LoveMark Travers, Ph.D., is an American psychologist with degrees from Cornell University and the University of Colorado Boulder. He is the lead psychologist at Awake Therapy, a telehealth company that provides video and telephone psychotherapy, counseling, and coaching to individuals in over 40 countries worldwide.
Read more »
A Psychologist Explains Why ‘Good Enough’ Always Trumps PerfectionismMark Travers, Ph.D., is an American psychologist with degrees from Cornell University and the University of Colorado Boulder. He is the lead psychologist at Awake Therapy, a telehealth company that provides video and telephone psychotherapy, counseling, and coaching to individuals in over 40 countries worldwide.
Read more »
A Psychologist Explains ‘Self-Invalidation’—Rejecting Your Own EmotionsMark Travers, Ph.D., is an American psychologist with degrees from Cornell University and the University of Colorado Boulder. He is the lead psychologist at Awake Therapy, a telehealth company that provides video and telephone psychotherapy, counseling, and coaching to individuals in over 40 countries worldwide.
Read more »
A Psychologist Explains ‘Oppressive Optimism’—And The Toxic Side Of Self-CareMark Travers, Ph.D., is an American psychologist with degrees from Cornell University and the University of Colorado Boulder. He is the lead psychologist at Awake Therapy, a telehealth company that provides video and telephone psychotherapy, counseling, and coaching to individuals in over 40 countries worldwide.
Read more »
A Psychologist Explains The ‘Early Years’ Divorce—And 2 Other Common Marriage Dissolution PointsMark Travers, Ph.D., is an American psychologist with degrees from Cornell University and the University of Colorado Boulder. He is the lead psychologist at Awake Therapy, a telehealth company that provides video and telephone psychotherapy, counseling, and coaching to individuals in over 40 countries worldwide.
Read more »