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208
Book • Nonfiction
2022
Adult
18+ years
The Love Prescription: Seven Days to More Intimacy, Connection, and Joy by John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman offers a seven-day plan to enhance intimacy and connection in relationships through small, loving actions. The book guides couples to respond positively to each other's bids for connection, ask open-ended questions, express gratitude and appreciation, give compliments, communicate needs, increase physical touch, and prioritize date nights to counteract everyday busyness and loneliness. Topics addressed include relationship dynamics, emotional expression, and physical intimacy.
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The Love Prescription by John Gottman and Julie Gottman provides actionable relationship advice grounded in decades of research. Readers commend its practical tips and empathetic tone. Some find the content repetitive or simplistic. Overall, it’s valuable for couples seeking practical improvements in their relationships.
Readers who relish The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman or Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel will find The Love Prescription by John Gottman and Julie Gottman equally compelling. This book suits those seeking evidence-based insights and practical advice to enhance romantic relationships through emotional connection and communication.
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Julie Schwartz Gottman
A psychologist who contributes her expertise in trauma and mental illness to the study of relationship dynamics, ensuring the inclusivity of the Gottman Method for diverse demographics.
The Love Lab
An innovative observational environment developed by John and Julie Gottman where couples are studied in a home-like setting to analyze relationship behaviors and dynamics.
The Average Busy American Couple
A representation of couples burdened by work and family responsibilities, whose struggles and resolutions offer relatable insights and practical advice on strengthening relationships.
208
Book • Nonfiction
2022
Adult
18+ years
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