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The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
John Gottman & Joan Declaire
15 min 3 languages Read or listen
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What's it about?
Can you predict divorce with 94% accuracy by watching a couple argue for fifteen minutes? Dr. John Gottman's groundbreaking research reveals that lasting marriages aren't built on compatibility or communication skills—they're built on deep friendship and emotional intelligence. Through decades of laboratory studies, he identified the precise patterns that destroy relationships and the seven principles that make them thrive.
In this KitUP, you'll learn:
- What makes your partner feel truly seen and valued?
- How do you break through perpetual conflicts?
- Can small daily moments matter more than grand gestures?
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