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The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert

Nan Silver, John M. Gottman
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The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1999

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Nan Silver, John M. Gottman

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

271

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

1990s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert by Nan Silver and John M. Gottman outlines key principles for sustaining a healthy marriage, focusing on improving communication, fostering mutual respect, and understanding. The book provides practical advice anchored in decades of relationship research to help couples build and maintain strong, lasting partnerships.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

45,296 ratings

85%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert offers valuable insights backed by research, making it highly regarded for its practical advice. Readers appreciate the actionable steps and real-life examples. However, some feel it reiterates common knowledge or find it overly clinical. Overall, it's praised for its effectiveness.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert?

Readers who would enjoy The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work are couples seeking to strengthen their relationships through practical advice. Fans of The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman and Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson would find this guide particularly appealing.

4.5

45,296 ratings

85%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

271

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

1990s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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