What Is the "Magic Ratio" of Positive: Negative Events for Successful

question 66

Multiple Choice

What is the "magic ratio" of positive: negative events for successful marriages according to John Gottman?

• A) 5:1
• B) 3:3
• C) 2:4
• D) 10:1

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