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The Love Prescription: Seven Days to More Intimacy, Connection, and Joy Audiobook
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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
“This book feels so hopeful because it’s direct, it’s really honest, and it’s so actionable.” —Brene Brown
From New York Times–bestselling authors Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman, a simple yet powerful plan to transform your relationship in seven days
What makes love last? Why does one couple stay together forever, while another falls apart? And most importantly, is there a scientific formula for love?
Drs. John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman are the world’s leading relationship scientists. For the past forty years, they have been studying love. They’ve gathered data on over three thousand couples, looking at everything from their body language to the way they converse to their stress hormone levels. Their goal: to identify the building blocks of love.
The Love Prescription distills their life’s work into a bite-size, seven-day action plan with easy, immediately actionable steps. There will be no grand gestures and no big, hard conversations. There’s nothing to buy or do to prepare. Anyone can do this, from any starting point.
The seven-day prescription will lead you through these exercises:
Day 1: Make Contact
Day 2: Ask a Big Question
Day 3: Say Thank You
Day 4: Give a Real Compliment
Day 5: Ask for What You Need
Day 6: Reach Out and Touch
Day 7: Declare a Date Night
There is a formula for a good relationship, and this book will show you how a few small changes can fundamentally transform your relationship for the better.
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"If you're looking for effective help with sustaining a healthy, long-lasting relationship this audio guide should prove most helpful if your experience is anything like mine. Drawing upon years of empirical research, the authors intricately weave psychological insights with practical advice, illuminating the complex dynamics of love. The content, rich in emotional intelligence and semantic depth, truly enlightens listeners on the transformative power of effective communication, fostering trust, empathy, and deep connection between partners. Additionally this wonderful information is brought to you by a very capable duo of readers that do a wonderful job of narrating."
— FelicityH (5 out of 5 stars)
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Think you can’t make relationship changes in a week? Drs. John and Julie Gottman say, yes, actually, you can—and they have 40 years of breakthrough research on marital stability and divorce prediction to prove it. . . . This book feels so hopeful because it’s direct, it’s really honest, and it’s so actionable.
— Brene Brown -
By distilling decades of research into seven simple strategies, their book can offer an intervention that is easy and fun. There are no hard conversations required . . . Each chapter introduces a specific relationship-building exercise that can help in any relationship stage . . . It reminded us that no matter how busy we get, we do actually have enough time to be kind to each other.
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The Gottmans are the nation’s leading marriage researchers and educators.
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John and Julie Gottman are the renowned experts on marital stability.
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The Einstein of Love.
— Psychology Today -
Whether you’re looking to fix specific problems or get the most out of your marriage or romantic relationship, couples therapists John and Julie Gottman will get you moving in the right direction. . . . There isn’t a marriage or romantic partnership out there that won’t benefit from this book.
— New York Journal of Books -
A road map toward a better marriage. . . . The authors have devised simple practices designed to teach partners how to relate to each other in productive ways. . . . Warm encouragement for healing troubled relationships.
— Kirkus Reviews -
“The astute guidance is straightforward without being obvious, and the authors excel at distilling sharp lessons from client stories. Couples should consider making this enlightening guide required reading.
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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rachel cameron, 3/20/2023
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" What a great book! The Love Prescription transcends conventional wisdom by unraveling the captivating science behind lasting love. Masterfully narrated, it unveils research-backed techniques and practical exercises to foster deep connections, effectively communicate, and nurturing empathy. A quintessential resource for couples seeking to transcend the ordinary and cultivate thriving, fulfilling relationships. Highly recommended and a definite 5 star title! "
— DigitalDave, 1/26/2023 -
" This audio is full of profound evidence-based insights into successful relationships. With exceptional narrative style, The Love Prescription brilliantly unpacks the intricacies of love, communication, and emotional bonds thanks to exceptional research by the authors John and Julie Schwartz Gottman. I've recommended this to several other couples without reservation! "
— ScarlettD, 1/5/2023 -
" Renowned relationship scientists John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman offer profound insights into fostering long-lasting love in The Love Prescription and this audio version truly does the book justice thanks to the readers conveying the information with what sounds like great care. Utilizing decades of research, the Gottmans' articulate advice on communication, trust-building, and conflict resolution is essential for couples. This resourceful and inspiring audiobook is now a new favorite and I've found it to be immensely useful! "
— Preta M., 12/12/2022 -
" This is a wonderful audio book that is a comprehensive guide to fostering stronger connections using evidence-based methods. With engaging anecdotes and practical advice rooted in research, this captivating listen (the 2 narrators do a great job!) unveils the secrets to a long-lasting, fulfilling partnership. You'll learn valuable communication skills, conflict resolution techniques, and emotional intelligence to rejuvenate and sustain your love. Highly recommended for couples seeking a harmonious and impassioned bond. "
— kevin61, 11/15/2022 -
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Lois Du Preez, 10/31/2022
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" Wonderful!!! This is an insightful audiobook that delves deeply into the science of sustaining lasting love. Renowned relationship experts John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman offer up a bevy of innovative tools and research-based strategies for fostering effective communication, building trust, and overcoming conflicts. Listening to this (wonderfully narrated) audiobook will undoubtedly transform your understanding of relationships and genuinely give you the keys to achieving lifelong intimacy and happiness. A must-listen for couples and therapists alike! "
— Lin L, 10/22/2022
About the Authors
John M. Gottman, PhD, is the cofounder and codirector of the Gottman Institute, along with his wife. He is also the James W. Mifflin professor of psychology at the University of Washington in Seattle and the recipient of numerous national and international awards for his groundbreaking relationship research. His work has been featured on many national television shows, including the Oprah Winfrey Show, 20/20, Dateline, and Good Morning America.
John M. Gottman, PhD, is the cofounder and codirector of the Gottman Institute, along with his wife. He is also the James W. Mifflin professor of psychology at the University of Washington in Seattle and the recipient of numerous national and international awards for his groundbreaking relationship research. His work has been featured on many national television shows, including the Oprah Winfrey Show, 20/20, Dateline, and Good Morning America.
About James Patrick Cronin
James Patrick Cronin began his audiobook career at twelve years of age opposite Christopher Lloyd in The Pagemaster. An Earphones Award–winning narrator, he has recorded over one hundred audiobooks across an extensive range of genres. A classically trained stage actor with an MFA from the University of Louisville and a degree in philosophy, he has spent his years since college performing as an actor and a comedian on stages all over the world. He has performed everything from the classics to original material in Ireland, Scotland, Serbia, and Israel, as well as all across the United States.