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

by John M. Gottman

When addressing a partner’s request, their motto tends to be a helpful “Yes, and …” rather than “Yes, but …”

Too often a good marriage is taken for granted rather than given the nurturing and respect it deserves and desperately needs.

unhappy marriage can increase your chances of getting sick by roughly 35 percent and even shorten your life by an average of four to eight years.