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The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

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John Gottman has revolutionized the study of marriage by using rigorous scientific procedures to observe the habits of married couples in unprecedented detail over many years. Here is the culmination of his life's work: the seven principles that guide couples on the path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship. Packed with practical questionnaires and exercises, 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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"An eminently practical guide to an emotionally intelligent — and long-lasting — marriage."        
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"Gottman stays refreshingly down to earth, rather than on Mars and Venus."
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"Gottman comes to this endeavor with the best of qualifications: he's got the spirit of a scientist and the soul of a romantic."        
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"Twenty-five years of landmark marital research."
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"Offers something every relationship can benefit from."
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"Astonishing new research!"
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"Debunks many myths about divorce . . . reveals surprising facts . . . enlightening!"
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America's preeminent relationship expert and author of "Why Marriages Succeed or Fail" shares the results of his revolutionary findings to show couples how to create an emotionally intelligent relationship and keep it on track.
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JOHN M. GOTTMAN, Ph.D., is a professor of psychology at the University of Washington and cofounder and codirector of the Seattle Marital and Family Institute.
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An excellent, practical offering to help you see how to improve your relationship. I often use this book as a supplement to the marital and relationship work I do with couples.

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9780609805794
Author:
Gottman, John M.
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Silver, Nan
Author:
Gottman, John M.
Publisher:
Three Rivers Press (CA)
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Interpersonal Relations
Subject:
Marriage
Subject:
Man-woman relationships
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Communication in marriage
Subject:
Married people
Edition Number:
1st pbk. ed.
Edition Description:
Pbk
Series Volume:
712
Publication Date:
January 1999
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
8.06x5.22x.60 in. .47 lbs.
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