Gottman Card Decks: Strengthen Your Relationship with the Science of Love

Deepen your connection and spark intimacy with over 1,000 research-based conversation prompts and date night ideas from the world's most trusted relationship experts.

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Publisher

The Gottman Institute, Inc.

Connection at Your Fingertips

Discover the interface used by 1M+ users.

Welcome screen for the Gottman Card Decks relationship app

Gottman Card Decks app home screen showing various relationship communication category tiles.

About page of the Gottman Card Decks app featuring the mission of The Gottman Institute

Introductory screen for the Expressing Needs card deck in the Gottman Card Decks app

A Love Maps digital card from the Gottman Card Decks app featuring a relationship building question

Gottman Card Decks app menu showing options for the Love Maps deck

Strengthen Your Connection with Every Tap

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 1M+ users.

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Deepen Your Love Maps

Explore fun, insightful questions to truly get to know your partner's evolving world and personal dreams.

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Ignite Date Night

Break the routine with creative activity cards that turn ordinary evenings into intentional, memorable experiences.

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Fuel Your Intimacy

Use the specialized Salsa decks to spark meaningful conversations and add a fresh layer of passion to your bond.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 1M+ people who love this app.

"Between managing high-stress careers and raising a toddler, my husband and I found ourselves only talking about logistics. This app completely transformed our date nights. It takes the pressure off 'finding something to talk about' and guides us back to the friendship and intimacy we had when we first met. It truly feels like having a relationship expert in your pocket."

Sarah Miller

"As someone who values evidence-based tools, I appreciate that these prompts are backed by real psychological research rather than just trendy advice. My partner and I use the Love Maps and Open-Ended Questions decks during long drives, and it’s incredible how much more we’ve learned about each other after five years together. Highly recommended for any couple looking to grow."

David Chen

About the app

Everything you need to know about Gottman Card Decks.

Description

See for yourself why millions of couples worldwide have benefited from The Gottman Institute’s research-based approach to relationships. Inspired by the popular card decks from The Art and Science of Love weekend workshop for couples, this fun app offers helpful questions, statements, and ideas for improving your relationship. By downloading our free app, you can: • Explore 22 card decks with more than 1,000 flashcards • Tap the star to favorite a card • Easily tab back and forth between All and Favorites • Access more free resources from The Gottman Institute Choose Love Maps to get to know your partner better, Opportunity for great date-night ideas, or explore the Salsa decks to add some spice to your intimate life. As the world’s most trusted relationship company, our mission is to improve people’s lives through products and programs that educate, inspire, and heal. Our approach to relationships is based on more than four decades of ongoing research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. We serve couples and parents directly while providing world-class training to the professionals who support them, and we are committed to making our services accessible to everyone.

Latest Version

2.3.1

Size

45.0 MB

First Released

Oct 6, 2017

Strengthen Your Relationship with Science-Backed Tools

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Gottman Card Decks

What is Gottman Card Decks?

Gottman Card Decks is a free app offering helpful questions, statements, and ideas for improving relationships. It is inspired by The Gottman Institute’s research-based approach.

Is the Gottman Card Decks app free to use?

Yes, the Gottman Card Decks app is free to download. It provides access to 22 card decks with over 1,000 flashcards and additional free resources.

How many card decks are available in Gottman Card Decks?

The Gottman Card Decks app includes 22 card decks. These decks contain more than 1,000 flashcards designed to help improve relationships.

Can users save favorite cards in Gottman Card Decks?

Yes, users can favorite cards in Gottman Card Decks. Tapping the star icon saves a card, allowing easy access by switching between the "All" and "Favorites" tabs.

What types of relationship topics does Gottman Card Decks cover?

Gottman Card Decks covers various relationship topics. Examples include Love Maps for understanding partners, Opportunity for date-night ideas, and Salsa decks for intimate life.

Who developed the Gottman Card Decks app?

The Gottman Card Decks approach is based on over four decades of research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. The Gottman Institute developed this app.

How do I use a card deck in the Gottman Card Decks app?

Users begin a deck by pressing "Begin." To use the cards, swipe through them. If a user needs help expressing something, they find what they need and show it to their partner.

Does Gottman Card Decks provide access to additional resources?

Yes, Gottman Card Decks provides access to more free resources from The Gottman Institute. Users can find additional resources through menu options within the decks.

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