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Gottman's research team has found that lasting and happy marriages are characterized by a ____ to ____ ratio of positive to negative emotional interactions.

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Also known as the "magic ratio," Gottman's research suggested that a marriage is stable and happy if for every negative interaction during a conflict, there are 5 positive interactions.

The answer to your question is 5 to 1 ratio.
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