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The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Over a million copies sold! “An eminently practical guide to an emotionally intelligent—and long- lasting—marriage.”—Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work has revolutionized 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 make—and break—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. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harmony


Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 5, 2015


Edition ‏ : ‎ Updated


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 2


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 12


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.18 x 0.67 x 7.95 inches


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    • A book full of wisdom and insights, will benefit all types of relationships
I wanted to become a better man for my then fiancé (now wife) before we got married. It was one of my goals to improve myself in many different aspects so I can help me help us. I wanted to become more patient and understanding as well as a better communicator. We've been together since high school and it wasn't always rainbows and sunshine, but we've managed to overcome those years of immaturity and useless bickers, and now have been on our growth journey. I found this book while browsing Reddit and am very happy to have it in hand. It has helped me tremendously and paints a better picture that marriage, or any relationship, takes a lot of work, belief, and togetherness. It's not your journey, my journey, but a "our journey". I've embraced the "Create Shared Meaning" principle and have been creating small traditions with her since we've gotten married. I go out of my way to do random picnics at the park, stop at a new and interesting place, eat foods from different cultures with her and it's been fun. We're both able to share new experiences together and that's what creates that inside joke that strengthens our bond. I'm very happy that she's receptive and has started reading this book with me for 30 minutes before we go to sleep (and I don't mind repeating it either since I gain new insights each go-round). Overall, folks, I highly recommend this book. It will not only improve your intimate relationships, but also any other platonic or familial ones. I take what I learn from this book and apply it to my friends and family too, and it helps me become a better man all around. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2025 by AGC
    • Amazing book for anyone interested in marriage and long relationships
Wow! Absolutely loved this book I must say. When I got this book, I wasnt sure Id love it. I know many people recommended it but after reading the negative reviews I was a tiny bit hesitant. But I am so GLAD I bit the bullet. I recommend this for anyone interested in having a long lasting relationship and many years of a beautiful marriage, either one you are currently in or one you want in the future. These truly do seem the keys to make most marriages last for sure. Even the ways conflict is handled is EXACTLY what I been asking for and EXACTLY what I wanted to see. This is the way conflict should be handled. Another pro: the book exercises are very helpful. After reading the questions and surveys I found them extremely helpful in identifying the core issues or positives in a marriage. People don't realize you are A TEAM when you are married. Its YOU 2 first, and this book preaches that. Also the 7 principles themselves I found to be very true and reading the studies as examples were quite helpful. I also appreciate how the book provides practical examples and tips on HOW to bring up certain topics, what to say, what to do in certain marital situations. The only complaint I have about this book is it doesnt seem to go into too much when to truly call it quits in a marriage. I absolutely agree that in most cases people call it quits far too early and people end what could have been such a beautiful thing for silly reasons that can be resolved or learn to co-exist peacefully, but I will say in some fairly rare situations there are times where a marriage simply wont work. I wish the book delved into that a bit more of what are the signs that your marriage really needs to end. But I would say that is a fairly rare case and again MOST of the time it can be improved with many of the exercises and points made in the book My other gripe is that the pages are so thin that it doesnt withstand the wrath of my highlighter! I wish it was a tiny bit thicker because I have to be very gentle with how I highlight so it doesnt bleed through... and trust me, I highlighted A TON in this book. So helpful ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2025 by Kamberly V
    • 100% recommend
This should be required reading. I have read many marriage books, but this one has had the greatest impact in my life. I would strongly recommend it to anyone in a serious romantic (or even platonic) relationship.
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2025 by Susanna
    • Good
There is some good exercice applicable on the spot. It can be used daily. I recommend it ! Can be read everywhere at anytime
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2025 by Yaëlle
    • Love this book!
My husband and I read this together before we got married, it has really helped us identify what we need to change day-to-day in our relationship. The other book I would recommend from the Gottmans’ is called Fight Right, which goes over conflict styles, which has been super illuminating for us too.
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2025 by Dart
    • ONE OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS OF ALL TIME
This is SUCH a great book! My husband was beyond help, but if you have two willing partners, this book really should be able to save your marriage. I've read it three times.
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2025 by Tony Wilbanks

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