Title: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A
Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert
Series: none
Author: John M
Gottman
Published Date: May
16, 2000
Publisher: Harmony Publishers
Format: ebook
Pages: 288
ISBN: 9780609805794
Genre: self-help
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Rating: 4 stars
Synopsis: Just as Masters and Johnson were pioneers in the
study of human sexuality, so Dr. John Gottman has revolutionized the study of marriage.
As a professor of psychology at the University
of Washington
This book is the culmination of his life's work: the seven principles that guide couples on the path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship. Straightforward in their approach, yet profound in their effect, these principles teach partners new and startling strategies for making their marriage work. Gottman helps couples focus on each other, on paying attention to the small day-to-day moments that, strung together, make up the heart and soul of any relationship. Being thoughtful about ordinary matters provides spouses with a solid foundation for resolving conflict when it does occur and finding strategies for living with those issues that cannot be resolved.
Packed with questionnaires and exercises whose effectiveness has been proven in Dr. Gottman's workshops, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential.
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the result of Dr. John Gottman's many years of closely observing thousands of marriages. This kind of longitudinal research has never been done before. Based on his findings, he has culled seven principles essential to the success of any marriage.
Maintain a love map.
Foster fondness and admiration.
Turn toward instead of away.
Accept influence.
Solve solvable conflicts.
Cope with conflicts you can't resolve.
Create shared meaning.
Dr. Gottman's unique questionnaires and exercises will guide couples on the road to revitalizing their marriage, or making a strong one even better.
This book is the culmination of his life's work: the seven principles that guide couples on the path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship. Straightforward in their approach, yet profound in their effect, these principles teach partners new and startling strategies for making their marriage work. Gottman helps couples focus on each other, on paying attention to the small day-to-day moments that, strung together, make up the heart and soul of any relationship. Being thoughtful about ordinary matters provides spouses with a solid foundation for resolving conflict when it does occur and finding strategies for living with those issues that cannot be resolved.
Packed with questionnaires and exercises whose effectiveness has been proven in Dr. Gottman's workshops, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential.
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the result of Dr. John Gottman's many years of closely observing thousands of marriages. This kind of longitudinal research has never been done before. Based on his findings, he has culled seven principles essential to the success of any marriage.
Maintain a love map.
Foster fondness and admiration.
Turn toward instead of away.
Accept influence.
Solve solvable conflicts.
Cope with conflicts you can't resolve.
Create shared meaning.
Dr. Gottman's unique questionnaires and exercises will guide couples on the road to revitalizing their marriage, or making a strong one even better.
My Review: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an
honest review.
I needed to read this book. There are so many times when I
feel like I’m too busy to stop and actually listen to my husband, or I’m too
frustrated with the situation to hear him out or give him the support he needs.
With this book, I have made a concerted effort to put down whatever I am doing
and face him to listen to whatever he feels he needs to tell me about. I’ve
learned to be more supportive, even if it may be a situation I may not agree
with.
And you know what? I’ve seen a difference. He’s more willing
to talk to me, and we’re happier than we were. Or maybe I’m happier and its
spilling over into my marriage. Either way, it doesn’t really matter, as long
as my marriage improves, right?
I don’t like how the author constantly talks about how great
he is, and how he’s done this, this, and that. However, once you get past all
that me stuff, the book has some very useful things in it that make it
definitely worth reading.
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