Book Description
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 and the founder and director of the
Seattle Marital and Family Institute, he has studied the
habits of married couples in unprecedented detail over the
course of many years. His findings, and his heavily attended
workshops, have already turned around thousands of faltering
marriages.
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.
