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Why Marriages Succeed or Fail
And How You Can Make Yours Last
Book • 1994
In this book, John Gottman presents findings from his research on married couples, including studies where he monitored over a hundred couples to understand conflict resolution and marital dynamics.
Gottman identifies four destructive communication patterns—criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling—that can predict marital failure.
He also outlines three healthy problem-solving styles in marriages: validating, conflict-avoiding, and volatile.
The book includes self-quizzes and practical exercises to help couples assess their relationship and improve their communication skills.
Gottman emphasizes the importance of a positive to negative interaction ratio and provides a four-step program to break through negativity and enhance communication and problem-solving abilities.
Gottman identifies four destructive communication patterns—criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling—that can predict marital failure.
He also outlines three healthy problem-solving styles in marriages: validating, conflict-avoiding, and volatile.
The book includes self-quizzes and practical exercises to help couples assess their relationship and improve their communication skills.
Gottman emphasizes the importance of a positive to negative interaction ratio and provides a four-step program to break through negativity and enhance communication and problem-solving abilities.
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