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Title details for The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John M. Gottman, PhD - Available

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert

by John M. Gottman, PhD
Nan Silver
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Straightforward in its approach, yet profound in its effect, the principles outlined in this book teach partners new and startling strategies for making marriage work. Gottman has scientifically analyzed the habits of married couples and established a method of correcting the behavior that puts thousands of marriages on the rocks. He helps couples to focus on one another and pay attention to the small day-to-day moments that, strung together, make up the heart and soul of any relationship. Gottman 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 Packed with questionnaires and exercises whose effectiveness has been proven in Dr. Gottman's workshops, this is the definitive guide for any couple who wants their relationship to realize its highest potential.

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    March 21, 2011

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781452621517
      • File size: 244101 KB
      • Duration: 08:28:32

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Sixteen years of systematically watching couples interact and following their progress in life reveal what it takes to make a marriage work. This is riveting, accessible stuff, and even when the book's lists and questionnaires challenge attention spans, narrator John Allen Nelson's vocal urgency keeps listeners receptive to its many useful ideas. It helps when couples have similar personalities, lifestyles, and values. But if they don't, they can still connect in a fulfilling way by exploring the deeper meanings behind preferences and accepting things that aren't likely to change. Other strategies include finding shared meaning and focusing on conflicts that can be resolved by staying in the conversations, celebrating the positives often, and avoiding destructive communication habits. This is 10 fast-moving hours that can start a lifetime of satisfying togetherness. T.W. (c) AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine

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