The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert
With more than a million copies sold worldwide, 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.
- ASIN: 0553447718
- ISBN: 9780553447712
- Brand: Gottman John
- Manufacturer: Harmony
10 Principles for Doing Effective Couples Therapy (Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology)
10 Principles for Doing Effective Couples Therapy (Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology)
From the country’s leading couple therapist duo, a practical guide to what makes it all work. In 10 Principles for Doing Effective Couples Therapy, two of the world’s leading couple researchers and therapists give readers an inside tour of what goes on inside the consulting rooms of their practice. They have been doing couples work for decades and still find it challenging and full of learning experiences. This book distills the knowledge they've gained over their years of practice into ten principles at the core of good couples work. Each principle is illustrated with a clinically compiled case plus personal side-notes and storytelling. Topics addressed include: • You know that you need to “treat the relationship,” but how are you supposed to get at something as elusive as “a relationship”? • How do you empathize with both clients if they have opposite points of view? Later on, if they end up separating does that mean you’ve failed? Are you only successful if you keep couples together? • Compared to an individual client, a relationship is an entirely different animal. What should you do first? What should you look for? What questions should you ask? If clients give different answers, who should you believe? • What are you supposed to do with all the emotional and personal history that your clients stir up in you? • How can you make your work research-based? No one who works with couples will want to be without the insight, guidance, and strategies offered in this book.
- ASIN: 0393708357
- ISBN: 0393708357
- Brand: W W Norton Company
- Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company
The Man's Guide to Women: Scientifically Proven Secrets from the Love Lab About What Women Really Want
The Man's Guide to Women: Scientifically Proven Secrets from the Love Lab About What Women Really Want
Results from world-renowned relationship expert John Gottman’s famous Love Lab have proven an incredible truth: Men make or break relationships. Based on 40 years of research, The Man’s Guide to Women unlocks the mystery of how to attract, satisfy, and succeed with a woman for a lifetime. For the first time ever, there is a science-based answer to the age-old question: What do women really want in a man?Dr. Gottman, author of the New York Times bestseller The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, and his wife and collaborator, clinical psychologist Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD, have pored over the research along with bestselling coauthors Douglas Abrams and Rachel Carlton Abrams, MD. Together, they have written this definitive guide for men, providing answers on everything from how to approach a woman and build a connection with her to how to truly satisfy her in bed and know when the relationship is on the right track. The Man’s Guide to Women is a must-have playbook for how to play—and win—the game of love.
- ASIN: 1623361842
- ISBN: 1623361842
- Brand: RODALE PRESS
- Manufacturer: Rodale Books
The Couple Next Door: A Novel
The Couple Next Door: A Novel
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERShari Lapena’s new thriller, AN UNWANTED GUEST, is available now!“The twists come as fast [as] you can turn the pages.” —People“Provocative and shocking.” —Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author of Find Her“I read this novel at one sitting, absolutely riveted by the storyline. The suspense was beautifully rendered and unrelenting!” —Sue Grafton, New York Times bestselling author of XIt all started at a dinner party. . .A domestic suspense debut about a young couple and their apparently friendly neighbors—a twisty, rollercoaster ride of lies, betrayal, and the secrets between husbands and wives. . .Anne and Marco Conti seem to have it all—a loving relationship, a wonderful home, and their beautiful baby, Cora. But one night, when they are at a dinner party next door, a terrible crime is committed. Suspicion immediately lands on the parents. But the truth is a much more complicated story.Inside the curtained house, an unsettling account of what actually happened unfolds. Detective Rasbach knows that the panicked couple is hiding something. Both Anne and Marco soon discover that the other is keeping secrets, secrets they've kept for years. What follows is the nerve-racking unraveling of a family—a chilling tale of deception, duplicity, and unfaithfulness that will keep you breathless until the final shocking twist.
- ASIN: 0735221103
- ISBN: 0735221103
- Brand: Shari Lapena
- Manufacturer: Penguin Books
Communication in Marriage: How to Communicate with Your Spouse Without Fighting
Communication in Marriage: How to Communicate with Your Spouse Without Fighting
How to Communicate with Your Spouse Without Fighting - EVEN If You Have a Difficult Spouse;Do you find it difficult communicating with your spouse? Are you tired of arguing and fighting with your spouse whenever you try to communicate? Is your spouse not talking to you anymore? You are not alone.Many couples (including us) have had to deal with these communication problems at some point in marriage, and it’s not fun! The yelling, shouting, anger, frustration, resentment.... It can definitely be overwhelming. It could even destroy your ability to not only communicate effectively with your spouse, but also enjoy your marriage. But don't worry.No matter what communication problems you struggle with, you can learn how to communicate effectively with your spouse today.Whether you feel you are not being heard, cannot hear your spouse, or want to communicate better with your spouse without fighting or yelling, this book will show you how. For the past 7 years, we have used these communication skills to go from arguing and fighting whenever we communicated to communicating effectively without fighting, calling each other names and being disrespectful. In this book, you will learn:1. How to communicate with your spouse without fighting. 2. How to improve communication in your marriage.3. Clearly understand why we all communicate differently. 4. Why trust is an essential aspect of effective communication in marriage. 5. How to communicate through conflict, even with a difficult spouse. 6. Our simple step-by-step plan for effective communication in 7 days or less. 7. How to communicate through difficult emotions. 8. How to prevent communication problems with your spouse. 9. Why your past experiences affect the way you communicate with your spouse. This book will show you proven communication skills married couples need to communicate effectively with each other. We have tested and continue to use these effective communication skills every day; and they work! Whether you fe... [Read More]
- ASIN: 0998729124
- ISBN: 0998729124
- Brand: Unknown
- Manufacturer: Our Peaceful Family
Emotional and Sexual Intimacy in Marriage: How to Connect or Reconnect With Your Spouse, Grow Together, and Strengthen Your Marriage
Emotional and Sexual Intimacy in Marriage: How to Connect or Reconnect With Your Spouse, Grow Together, and Strengthen Your Marriage
How to connect or reconnect with your spouse, grow together and strengthen your marriage - EVEN if you don't know where to start. Do you feel something is missing in your marriage? Do you feel like roommates? Are you worried about drifting apart?Do you ever miss the connection you once had? Do you want to fall "in love" again so you can rekindle intimacy in your marriage?Needless to say, you are not alone.The truth is, we all want to feel loved and desired by the person we have committed to spend the rest of our life with. Somewhere along the journey, life gets in the way; busy schedules, pregnancies, kids, health issues, looming work deadlines, career changes, unexpected life and family events, etc. Your spouse is physically present with you, but it feels like they are miles away. The spark and excitement is starting to wane. You are slowly growing apart. The sad truth is this:Lack of intimacy in a marriage can easily lead to resentment, anger, frustrations, feeling neglected and even divorce. But, don't give up yet. No matter how hopeless you feel about the state of your marriage, we believe you can rekindle intimacy with your spouse. Because, it happened to us too. We used to be just like you, missing that deep connection, meaningful conversations, and excitement we had when we first met.However, we have used what we share in this book to reconnect, grow together and rekindle intimacy in our marriage; emotionally, intellectually, spiritually, physically, sexually, and much more. As a result, we now have a healthier, happier, sexier and satisfying marriage. In this book, you will learn how to: 1. Connect or reconnect with your spouse so that you can rekindle your marriage, without breaking your budget.2. Overcome emotional, physical, and sexual intimacy issues like mismatched sexual desires in the bedroom. 3. Communicate your feelings with courage, even when you are hurt, frustrated or angry. 4. Create a safe haven so you can be vulnerable with each other without ... [Read More]
- ASIN: 0998729108
- ISBN: 0998729108
- Manufacturer: Our Peaceful Family
The Marriage Counseling Workbook: 8 Steps to a Strong and Lasting Relationship
The Marriage Counseling Workbook: 8 Steps to a Strong and Lasting Relationship
With exercises and examples from real-life marriage counseling sessions―The Marriage Counseling Workbook will reconstruct how you and your spouse think about, communicate with, and show love for one another.Many people want stronger marriages―but few know how to create them. This dilemma is at the crux of Dr. Emily Cook’s marriage counseling work. In her private practice, Dr. Cook helps couples pinpoint the cause of their troubles and recreate a deep, lasting connection. Whether you’re newly married or have been married for years, The Marriage Counseling Workbook offers step-by-step marriage counseling exercises for learning to talk about the tough issues and build ongoing skills for healthy communication.The Marriage Counseling Workbook provides the tools and support you need to achieve a stronger, healthier marriage. In The Marriage Counseling Workbook you will find:Descriptions of the most common marital challenges―communication, money, intimacy, anger, and conflict―offering insight into your own struggles Real-world questions and evaluations to help you gain a deeper understanding of one anotherAn 8-step structure with exercises that will teach you to work through problems and find solutionsMarriage counseling requires a commitment to your relationship―and to the marriage counseling itself. Like your very own marriage counseling specialist, The Marriage Counseling Workbook will be with you every step of the way as you commit to restoring the health and happiness of your marriage.
- ASIN: 1623159873
- ISBN: 1623159873
- Manufacturer: Althea Press
The Complete Cooking for Two Cookbook, Gift Edition: 650 Recipes for Everything You'll Ever Want to Make
The Complete Cooking for Two Cookbook, Gift Edition: 650 Recipes for Everything You'll Ever Want to Make
The Complete Cooking for Two Cookbook (more than 250,000 copies sold) is coming out in a luxe, hardcover gift edition -- perfect for engagements, weddings, and graduations. For decades, the rule of thumb for recipes has been "serves 4 to 6," or even more, leaving small households, newlyweds, empty nesters, college students, and others stuck with days of leftovers. Who better than the test cooks at America's Test Kitchen, to deliver the perfect solution to this problem. Part kitchen manual, part cookbook, this groundbreaking volume was the first of its kind to engineer recipes from the ground up for the two-person household. We put our kitchen expertise to work to figure out how to scale down the trickiest dishes, from soups and stews to stir-fries and lasagnas--even cakes and pies. America's Test Kitchen takes out all the guesswork and delivers creative solutions for foolproof and delicious meals for two.
- ASIN: 1945256060
- ISBN: 1945256060
- Manufacturer: America's Test Kitchen
No More Fighting: The Relationship Book for Couples: 20 Minutes a Week to a Stronger Relationship
No More Fighting: The Relationship Book for Couples: 20 Minutes a Week to a Stronger Relationship
No More Fighting offers fast strategies to stop fights now and build a stronger relationship long-term.All couples fight―but a little guidance goes a long way to tackling the issues that trigger fights in the first place. No More Fighting offers couples fast and effective strategies to overcome common relationship problems and build lasting love together.In just 20 minutes per week, couples will learn how to effectively speak and listen to each other as they confront critical relationship issues. From reconciling different values to navigating intimacy issues and everything in between, No More Fighting gives you the skills you need to fight less and love each other more.No More Fighting tackles challenges head-on, with:52 relationship challenges illustrated through real case studies, and address intimacy issues, gender roles, communication blocks, love languages, and more.20-minute exercises that help you unpack each challenge through tailored prompts, dialogues, and shared experiences.Supportive guidance that motivates you and your partner to tackle each exercise, with practical advice and helpful tips.Don’t escalate―find quick resolutions for a lifetime of mutual understanding, love, and acceptance with 20-minute strategies from No More Fighting.
- ASIN: 1641521821
- ISBN: 1641521821
- Manufacturer: Zephyros Press
The Marriage Clinic: A Scientifically Based Marital Therapy (Norton Professional Books (Hardcover))
The Marriage Clinic: A Scientifically Based Marital Therapy (Norton Professional Books (Hardcover))
The Marriage Clinic presents a complete marital therapy program based on John Gottman's much heralded research on marital success and failure. Here one will find not only a wide range of succinct and useful assessment procedures, but also a highly specific, research-based, and modularized treatment program. In addition, there are dozens of questionnaires and interview protocols to be used in both assessment and intervention. In prospective, long-term research with over 700 couples, Gottman has discovered certain factors that distinguish happy, stable couples from both unstable, ultimately divorcing couples and stable but unhappy couples. These findings, which are explained here in understandable, nontechnical language, form the basis of his Sound Marital House theory of marriage, which guides the new therapy. This therapy has two goals: changing the marital friendship and teaching couples to regulate conflict. Despite the high aims of much marital therapy, Gottman found that most marital conflicts involve fundamentally unresolvable relationship issues called "perpetual problems." He shows how therapists can help spouses move from gridlock to dialogue on these issues. Solvable problems can be resolved more easily when the couple has a strong marital friendship. He gives therapists the tools to teach spouses five fundamental skills to develop and strengthen their friendship: softened start-up, accepting influence, repair and de-escalation, compromise, and physiological soothing. Gottman compares his clinic to a restaurant, where clients are offered a menu of treatment formats, from psychoeducation for specific issues to extended therapy to repair a badly damaged marital friendship. Therapists, too, can choose among the questionnaires and strategies for those that fit the needs of particular couples. Whatever their choice, they will find that their practice is greatly enriched by the scientifically-based offerings of The Marriage Clinic.
- ASIN: 0393702820
- ISBN: 0393702820
- Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company