the WHY
My wife, Rachel, and I met John and Julie at a gathering of top relationship experts convened by our wonderful authors Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt. As we were breaking bread, we discussed what a book would look like that could help set new couples on the course for success, to become relationship masters not disasters. To our surprise, couples at all stages of their relationship have used the book to strengthen, deepen, and renew their relationship.
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Strengthen and deepen your love with a fun, ingenious program of eight life-changing conversations—on essential topics such as money, sex, and trust—from two of the world’s leading marriage researchers and clinicians.
Navigating the challenges of long-term commitment takes effort—and it just got simpler, with this empowering, step-by-step guide to communicating about the things that matter most to you and your partner. Drawing on forty years of research from their world-famous Love Lab, Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman invite couples on eight fun, easy, and profoundly rewarding dates, each one focused on a make-or-break issue: trust, conflict, sex, money, family, adventure, spirituality, and dreams.
Interactive activities and prompts provide motivation to stay open, stay curious, and, most of all, stay talking to each other. And the range of advice will resonate, whether you’re newly together or a longtime couple looking to fortify your bond. You will discover (or rediscover) your partner like never before—and be able to realize your hopes and dreams for the love you desire and deserve.
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“If you’ve been married forever and think this book isn’t for you, (dates??), think again. After all, it’s never too late to learn to talk—and listen—to your partner. Plus, it’s a great excuse for some much needed couple-time.” — FULL REVIEW
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“Together with their co-authors, Doug Abrams and Rachel Carlton Abrams, they bring decades of scientific and clinical research to the table. Their work is solid.” — FULL REVIEW