The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
by John M. Gottman, Nan Silver · John Gottman, Nan Silver
Psychologist John Gottman distills decades of observational research on couples into seven practical principles, from building love maps to managing unsolvable conflict. Readers learn to recognize the patterns that predict divorce and use exercises that strengthen friendship and repair.
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