For Making Marriage Work: The Seven Principles

: Happy couples respond to "bids" for connection—tiny everyday requests for attention—rather than ignoring or rejecting them.

“Dr. Gottman gives a number of exercises that can help improve your relationship... [but] Dr. Gottman does have a Ph. D. and it shows in the writing... it is not the easiest read because of the amount of research.” Richer Life Counseling Where to Buy The book is available through various retailers: : Paperback Books A Million : Paperback Barnes & Noble : Hardcover/Paperback or Nook eBook The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

: Gridlocked conflicts often stem from unfulfilled personal dreams. Couples must learn to honor each other's underlying aspirations to move past recurring stalls. : Happy couples respond to "bids" for connection—tiny

Gottman warns against four negative communication patterns that can dismantle a marriage: [but] Dr

“Gottman's Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is one of the few relationship books that actually feels useful and not fluffy. It's all based on 40+ years of research in his “Love Lab.” Reddit · r/cinema_therapy · 2 years ago

: Verbally attacking a partner's character rather than a specific behavior.