An evidence-based relationship maintenance framework for AI agents to facilitate Gottman-inspired repair protocols and weekly connection practices.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install romantic-relationship-maintenance
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install romantic-relationship-maintenance using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Romantic Relationship Maintenance?
Romantic Relationship Maintenance is a sophisticated behavioral intervention tool designed for the Openclaw Skills ecosystem. It translates decades of psychological research from the Gottman Institute into actionable, agent-led workflows for couples. This skill is specifically engineered for partnerships that have entered an autopilot phase, providing a technical structure to address communication breakdowns and emotional disconnection without the initial need for intensive therapy.
By leveraging this component of Openclaw Skills, developers and users can implement a proactive maintenance routine. The skill focuses on the 5:1 positive-to-negative interaction ratio, identifying destructive communication patterns, and fostering a culture of appreciation. It serves as a practical resource for maintaining relationship health with the same level of commitment and data-driven analysis applied to professional development.
Romantic Relationship Maintenance Use Cases
- Strengthening partnerships that feel stale or have fallen into repetitive routine
- Identifying and neutralizing the Four Horsemen: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling
- Facilitating structured 15-minute weekly check-ins to align on needs and appreciations
- Recovering from high-stress life transitions like career changes or new parenthood
- Rebuilding physical and emotional intimacy through non-sexual touch and scheduled connection
How Romantic Relationship Maintenance Works
- The AI agent initiates an assessment to determine the current interaction ratio and primary relationship concerns.
- The system analyzes communication styles to identify specific destructive behaviors and provides immediate antidotes.
- Users are taught to recognize and respond to bids for connection, which are critical predictors of relationship longevity.
- The agent provides a structured template for a weekly check-in, covering appreciations, highs and lows, and upcoming needs.
- During high-conflict moments, the skill offers softened startup formulas and repair attempt protocols to prevent escalation.
Romantic Relationship Maintenance Setup
To integrate this skill into your agentic environment, use the Openclaw Skills installation command:
npx clawhub install romantic-relationship-maintenance
Ensure your agent has the filesystem tool enabled to allow the storage and tracking of relationship session states.
Romantic Relationship Maintenance Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages a detailed relationship_session state to track progress over time. Data is organized according to the following taxonomy:
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| relationship_status | Current qualitative state of the partnership |
| primary_concern | The core issue identified by the user (e.g., communication, routine) |
| four_horsemen_present | Array of detected patterns such as contempt or stonewalling |
| bid_response_pattern | Logged data on how connection attempts are handled |
| weekly_checkin_started | Boolean flag indicating engagement with the weekly protocol |
Romantic Relationship Maintenance Advanced Features
- Automated abuse and crisis detection with immediate redirection to safety resources
- Weekly check-in reminders and persistence tracking for long-term habit formation
- Contempt threshold monitoring to trigger professional therapy recommendations when necessary
- Localization modules for adapting advice to different cultural norms and legal structures
- Integration with lifestyle skills to manage external stressors like scheduling and boundaries
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