Just as Masters and Johnson were pioneers in the study of human sexuality, so
Dr. John Gottman has revolutionized the study of marriage. As a professor of
psychology at the University of Washington and the founder and director of the
Seattle Marital and Family Institute, he has studied the habits of married
couples in unprecedented detail over the course of many years. His findings, and
his heavily attended workshops, have already turned around thousands of
faltering marriages.
This book is the culmination of his life's work: the seven principles that guide
couples on the path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship.
Straightforward in their approach, yet profound in