Gottman said, "From knowledge springs not only love but the fortitude to weather marital storms. Couples who have detailed love maps of each other's world are far better prepared to cope with stressful events and conflict."

Basically a love map is your knowledge of your partner's world including family, work, school, activities, dislikes, likes, etc. It also includes being in touch with what is currently going on in your spouse's life.

Here are a few Love Map Questions from Gottman( True or False):

1. I can name my partner's best friends.
2. I can tell you what stresses my partner is currently facing.
3. I know the names of some of the people who have been irritating my partner lately.
4. I can tell you some of my partner's life dreams.
5. I am very familiar with my partner's religious beliefs and ideas.
6. I can tell you about my partner's basic philosophy of life.\
7. I know my partner's favorite music.
8. I can list my partner's three favorite movies.
9. My spouse is familiar with my current stresses.
10. I can list my partner's major aspirations and hopes in life.