The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

Summary

The book «The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work» by John Gottman serves as a guide to strengthening marital relationships. Drawing on years of research and observations of couples, the author identifies seven key principles that help create and maintain a happy and stable marriage. These principles include: enhancing knowledge of each other, fostering mutual respect and admiration, turning to your partner for support, accepting influence from your partner, solving solvable problems, overcoming gridlock, and creating shared meaning. Gottman offers practical advice and exercises for each of these areas, helping couples better understand each other and build strong relationships.