Gottman Magic Ratio Calculator
Actual qualified conflict-observation count difference to popularly cited5:1rule, not duplicate positive/negative ratio, validated universal cutoff or divorce likelihood. Nominal arithmetic distinct from scientific prediction.
Description
A nominal five-to-one comparison subtracts five times negative interactions from positive interactions.
A nominal five-to-one comparison subtracts five times negative interactions from positive interactions.1
It is an arithmetic scenario rather than a validated outcome threshold.
When to use Gottman Magic Ratio Calculator
Use this tool to calculate or review the supplied observations under the stated rules. Establish the planning or observation scope, units, item definitions and applicable caller reference, quotation or instrument key.
How to use Gottman Magic Ratio Calculator and understand its results
- Establish the planning or observation scope, units, item definitions and applicable caller reference, quotation or instrument key.
- Enter actualPositiveConflictInteractionCount, actualNegativeConflictInteractionCount, using the field meanings and rules below, then run the tool.
- Read result.signedPositiveCountMinusNominalFiveToOneTarget. Use the units and sign conventions below.
- Correct any reported input issue and run again. Before using a successful result, check the stated units, signs, reference scope and observation coverage.
| Input field | Meaning | Value type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| actualPositiveConflictInteractionCount | Actual positive conflict interaction count | number | Required |
| actualNegativeConflictInteractionCount | Actual negative conflict interaction count | number | Required |
Require integer positive and negative conflict-interaction counts, each 0–10000000. Return positive−5×negative. A zero negative count is allowed because no division is performed. Zero difference matches only the nominal five-to-one count scenario, not an outcome or treatment threshold.
signedNominalTargetDifference=positiveCount−5×negativeCount Use the matching field units and the exact boundary, ordering and reference rules above.
| Output field | Meaning | Value type |
|---|---|---|
| result | Structured result; its nested fields below contain the actual calculation or selected reference | object |
| result.signedPositiveCountMinusNominalFiveToOneTarget | Positive interactions minus five times negative interactions; a signed count scenario without division | number |
{
"input": {
"actualPositiveConflictInteractionCount": 10,
"actualNegativeConflictInteractionCount": 3
},
"output": {
"result": {
"signedPositiveCountMinusNominalFiveToOneTarget": -5
}
}
}Limitations and assumptions
The result describes the supplied planning records, observations or item rubric. It does not retrieve current quotations, validate a relationship instrument, infer personal feelings or predict relationship outcomes.
Missing required fields, unknown fields, wrong types and violated rules return input issues. Numeric values and outputs must be finite. Extremely large composite outputs are rejected.
Alternative or Complementary methods
For a related step, use Turning Toward Ratio Calculator: Turning-toward ratio compares independently coded responses to eligible bids. For a complementary comparison, use Repair Attempt Success Rate Calculator: Repair-attempt success rate compares independently coded successes with observed attempts.
References
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Gottman Magic Ratio Calculator — tool.io
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