The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work John Gottman Self Help Practical Guide Book

The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work by John Gottman (Condition: BRAND NEW, Format: Paperback, ISBN: 9781398718395) is a practical, research-driven guide for couples who want to strengthen their relationship. Perfect for partners, therapists, teachers of relationship education, and thoughtful gift buyers, this book combines decades of scientific study with accessible exercises that help partners pay attention to the small daily moments that build lasting intimacy.

Dr. John Gottman has spent over 40 years studying what makes marriages succeed or fail. In this bestselling paperback edition, he translates his findings into a clear, actionable program — the seven principles — supported by questionnaires, step-by-step exercises, and real-life examples used successfully in his workshops. Trusted by parents, couples, and clinicians, this book is both a proven resource and a compassionate roadmap for couples seeking more connection.

What’s inside

The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work lays out a method based on rigorous observation and empirical research. Gottman helps couples refocus on each other by cultivating habits that prevent common relationship pitfalls. The book emphasizes small day-to-day actions that accumulate into emotional resilience and mutual trust. With practical tools to correct destructive behavior patterns, it’s designed to be read together or used in couples’ therapy sessions.

About the author

World-renowned for his work on marital stability and divorce prediction, Dr. John Gottman has published over 200 academic articles and more than 40 books, including the New York Times bestseller The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. He co-founded The Gottman Institute with Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman and developed the Gottman Method Couples Therapy — a widely respected, research-based approach used by therapists and educators globally. His expertise has been featured on Good Morning America, Today, CBS Morning News, Oprah, and in publications such as The New York Times and Psychology Today.

Key benefits

• Evidence-based guidance: Proven exercises and questionnaires drawn from decades of research.
• Practical tools: Clear steps couples can use at home to resolve conflict and rebuild fondness and admiration.
• Flexible use: Ideal for couples reading together, individual reflection, or incorporation into therapy and classroom relationship programs.
• Trusted author: From an award-winning researcher and clinician with a long track record of helping couples.
• Paperback edition: Easy to share, annotate, and revisit — great for workshop groups and book clubs.

Whether you’re looking for a resource to use in couples counseling, a thoughtful anniversary gift, or a practical book to read together at bedtime, this paperback boxed set title (single book) gives you a reliable, research-backed path to deeper intimacy. Its approachable style and actionable tasks make it an ideal addition to a teacher’s curriculum on healthy relationships or a parent’s shelf for lifelong learning. Make this trusted guide part of your relationship toolkit and start turning small daily moments into lasting connection and joy.