NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Over a million copies sold! “An eminently practical guide to an emotionally intelligent—and long-lasting—marriage.”—Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work has revolutionized the way we understand, repair, and strengthen marriages. John Gottman’s unprecedented study of couples over a period of years has allowed him to observe the habits that can make—and break—a marriage. Here is the culmination of that work: the seven principles that guide couples on a path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship. Straightforward yet profound, these principles teach partners new approaches for resolving conflicts, creating new common ground, and achieving greater levels of intimacy. Gottman offers strategies and resources to help couples collaborate more effectively to resolve any problem, whether dealing with issues related to sex, money, religion, work, family, or anything else. Packed with new exercises and the latest research out of the esteemed Gottman Institute, this revised edition of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential.

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Over the course of life, even in happy homes, it is only natural to encounter marriage problems. But, for some, the husband and wife relationship can be said to be the very definition of conflict! In the book “Harmony in Marriage”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan provides spiritual relationship tips related to maintaining a harmonious marriage. He offers marriage advice in answer to such questions as: “How to resolve conflict in my marriage?”, “How to adjust to my marriage partner?”, and even, “How to save a marriage?” Dadashri also provides marriage guidance in the form of spiritual conflict resolution skills and conflict resolution strategies. His teachings on resolving conflict in family relationships is offered in the context of common and everyday marriage challenges. In the myriad of spiritual books available today, this book will prove an invaluable resource.

"Marriage can be described as the wilful coming together of a man and a woman in love expressed to one another leading to a lifetime union of marital harmony." This author is convinced that marriage is designed by God to be enjoyed, not endured. "Marital Harmony: 25 Ways to Keep Your Marriage Happy & Fulfilling" is a marriage handbook that chronicles the journey through blissful marriage of two individuals from two different cultures and backgrounds. An accomplished human resources professional and public speaker, Funke Amobi shares 25 essential words for the survival of any marriage backed by over 25 years of experience in the institution of marriage and explains how these words can make all the difference. For Married Couples: Marital Harmony serves as a reminder of the key tenets that bind your marriage.For Intending Couples: Marital Harmony offers key insights on how to build lasting marriages with relative ease as you commence your marriage journey. The 25 words cut across 4 key 'shades of marital harmony': the Spiritual Shade which comprises of words like 'Prayer' and 'Faith'; the Soul Shade including words such as 'Trials' and 'Love'; the Physical or Action-Oriented Shade with words like 'Sacrifice' and 'Communicate', and the Resources Shade comprising of words like 'Money' and 'Family.' Each word is backed by real-life experiences and includes harmony drivers with specific tips on how readers can take actionable steps to experience true marital harmony across all spectrums of life. Marital Harmony, though about marriage, is not just another marriage book. This is a "life book" - intended to empower marriages. The CBw Edition is the black and white print edition of the book. It contains a personalized reflective journal combined with the book to give the reader a complete learning experience.

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 their effect, these principles teach partners new and startling strategies for making their marriage work. Gottman helps couples focus on each other, on paying attention to the small day-to-day moments that, strung together, make up the heart and soul of any relationship. Being thoughtful about ordinary matters provides spouses with a solid foundation for resolving conflict when it does occur and finding strategies for living with those issues that cannot be resolved. Packed with questionnaires and exercises whose effectiveness has been proven in Dr. Gottman's workshops, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential. The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the result of Dr. John Gottman's many years of closely observing thousands of marriages. This kind of longitudinal research has never been done before. Based on his findings, he has culled seven principles essential to the success of any marriage. Maintain a love map. Foster fondness and admiration. Turn toward instead of away. Accept influence. Solve solvable conflicts. Cope with conflicts you can't resolve. Create shared meaning. Dr. Gottman's unique questionnaires and exercises will guide couples on the road to revitalizing their marriage, or making a strong one even better.