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What the ‘bird theory’ test may reveal about your relationship

What the ‘bird theory’ test may reveal about your relationship

Update: 2025-11-08
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One of the latest relationship tests to go viral is the “bird theory,” racking up millions of views on social media. It’s based on a theory developed by couples researcher John Gottman about the importance of engaging with partners when looking for a connection. John Yang speaks with licensed clinical psychologist Alexandra Solomon to learn more about the test and what it reveals. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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What the ‘bird theory’ test may reveal about your relationship

What the ‘bird theory’ test may reveal about your relationship

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