The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

A Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Relationship Expert, Revised and Updated

By: John M. Gottman PhD, Nan Silver

Narrated by: Eric Michael Summerer

Just as Masters and Johnson were pioneers in the study of human sexuality, so Dr. John Gottman has revolutionized the study of marriage. As a professor of psychology at the University of Washington and the founder and director of the Seattle Marital and Family Institute, he has studied the habits of married couples in unprecedented detail over the course of many years. His findings, and his heavily attended workshops, have already turned around thousands of faltering marriages.

This book is the culmination of his life's work: the seven principles that guide couples on the path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship. Straightforward in their approach, yet profound in their effect, these principles teach partners new and startling strategies for making their marriage work. Gottman helps couples focus on each other, on paying attention to the small day-to-day moments that, strung together, make up the heart and soul of any relationship. Being thoughtful about ordinary matters provides spouses with a solid foundation for resolving conflict when it does occur and finding strategies for living with those issues that cannot be resolved.

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©1999, 2015 John Mordechai Gottman, PhD, and Nan Silver (P)2020 Tantor

great but need the paper back book too

great book. very informative but I think I need to buy this in paper form so that I can complete the quizzes and homework.

Check out the PDF that comes with it.

This book has been very helpful to me in my first and only long term relationship. I feel like I could've gone my whole life without learning some of these lessons, and my life would've been poorer for not knowing them. While this title does have many lists, if you checkout the PDF that comes with the copy, those lists are contained therein.

So much perspective!

if you're willing to learn & grow, you will get a world of knowledge from this book

incredibly insightful

appreciated the modern day examples. wish I read it sooner in my marriage. will read again and work thru the exercises

I was so negative!

This book had so many "oh my god, that's us!" examples. Very simple, straightforward advice. We are not parents so every now and then there was a question I'd skip, but the message was great and I'm excited to revisit some chapters and work through exercises.

Highly recommend for any couple

Every couple would benefit from the principles discussed in this book at any stage of their relationship.

Extremely Effective for Marriage Counseling!

I have learned a great amount of wisdom and insight from this book for both marriage and practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor. The tools and principles within this work really can and do improve the quality of a marriage.

Is Your Marriage a Roach Motel?

If so, take a shot on this beautiful book to heal and move ahead. There’s just one catch: you and your partner will benefit only if you read it and participate in the exercises together, in my opinion.

Helpful tips for improving your marriage

Helpful practical tips for improving your marriage. The real test is in how you apply them though…

Helpful in many areas of marriage

There’s always opportunity to improve, there is always hope and it all starts with me. Improve your life, give it a try it’s worth it