![]() In describing his seven principles, Gottman outlines ways that couples can choose to increase intimacy, resolve conflict maturely, and build a meaningful life. It’s encouraging to read advice from the perspective that love is a choice, not just a feeling. ![]() This book is one of several titles wherein he attempts to translate his research experience into practical advice for couples who want to repair or strengthen their relationships. Gottman, a therapist and writer, founded the Gottman Institute with the aim of applying a research-based approach to marriages and has spent many years studying couples to try to identify factors that correlate with divorce. ![]() Self-help as a genre tends to have a short shelf life, but John Gottman’s The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, first published in 1999, continues to deal out what the title promises in its most recent edition. ![]()
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