It's a big question! To get started, I polled listeners via the pod's Instagram asking what they think is key to healthy relationships. In this episode, I share these answers, as well as discuss some research and a healthy relationship model from world-renowned psychologists and researchers, the Gottmans. Check us out on IG :) @thevirginandthebeespodcast RESOURCES: The Gottman Institute & The Sound House Relationship Model: https://www.gottman.com/about/the-gottman-method/ Sharing Fondness & Admiration: https://www.gottman.com/blog/share-fondness-and-admiration/  Turning Towards Bids: https://www.gottman.com/blog/turn-toward-instead-of-away/ Managing Conflict: https://www.gottman.com/blog/managing-vs-resolving-conflict-relationships-blueprints-success/ Positive Perspective: https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-sound-relationship-house-the-positive-perspective/  Shared Meaning: https://www.gottman.com/blog/shared-meaning-is-key-to-a-successful-relationship/