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The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work

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The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work by John Gottman is a self-help guide that delves into the core principles essential for maintaining a successful and satisfying marriage. It offers practical advice and exercises aimed at improving communication, resolving conflicts, and fostering mutual respect and affection in relationships.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for practical advice and proven strategies to strengthen your relationship. The authors use research-based methods to offer clear guidance on communication, conflict resolution, and deepening emotional connections, making it a valuable tool for couples wanting to build a successful and fulfilling marriage.

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The revolutionary guide to show couples how to create an emotionally intelligent relationship - and keep it on track.

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER with over a million copies sold!

The revolutionary guide to show couples how to create an emotionally intelligent relationship - and keep it on track.

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work has revolutionised the way we understand, repair, and strengthen marriages. John Gottman's unprecedented study of couples over a period of years has allowed him to observe the habits that can makeโ€”and breakโ€”a marriage. Here is the culmination of that work: the seven principles that guide couples on a path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship.

Straightforward yet profound, these principles teach partners new approaches for resolving conflicts, creating new common ground, and achieving greater levels of intimacy. Gottman offers strategies and resources to help couples collaborate more effectively to resolve any problem, whether dealing with issues related to sex, money, religion, work, family, or anything else.

Packed with new exercises and the latest research out of the esteemed Gottman Institute, this revised edition of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential.

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The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work by John Gottman is widely praised for its insightful, research-based approach to improving marital relationships. Reviews highlight the bookโ€™s practical advice and actionable strategies that couples can easily implement to enhance communication and resolve conflicts. Many readers appreciate the blend of scientific findings and real-life examples, noting it as a valuable guide for both new and long-term relationships.

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ISBN: 9781398718395

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion Spring

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 320

About the Author

John Gottman, Ph.D, is globally celebrated for his work on marital stability and divorce prediction. He has conducted 50 years of breakthrough research with thousands of couples. His work on marriage and parenting has earned him numerous major awards, including four National Institute of Mental Health Research Scientist Awards. He is the author or co-author of more than 40 books, co-founded The Gottman Institute and is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Washington, where he founded "The Love Lab".

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