Why Marriages Succeed or Fail: And How You Can Make Yours Last Audiobook

" A great book that makes a lot of sense. and Don't forget that he did research for 20 years with over 2,000 couples. buecause if you do you did not read the book because he talks about that on almost every page. Dispite that it is a great book!! "

" This guy is the guru of relationship psychology! He has performed breakthrough studies that have really tapped into the whys and hows of successful reltionships. "

" Are you married? Read this book! "

" I read this book as a freshman in college after learning about Gottman's work in a human development and family studies class and thought it was really insightful. I should probably read it again now that I am married! "

" You want to improve your marriage? Gain some insight into your marriage? Read this book--it's wonderful; recommended to us by a therapist before we got married. "

" John Gottman is brilliant and for an aspiring family therapist his books are inspirational and insightful. As a divorcee, the information is so deeply valuable. Truly helps you make decisions not simply based on emotional impulse and gets into the science of relationships. "

" This book has some interesting research and some good insights on what couples can do to communicate more effectively and maintaina a strong connection with one another. I like his concepts of turning toward one another. "

" Matt and I read this when we first got married and it has been so helpful through our whole married life. "

" A bit of a slog but some helpful reminders. "

" Awesome book!! Every married person should read this!! "

" I expected more from this seminal book. The 5-to-1 ratio for a successful marriage is interesting, but the rest is subpar. Maybe if I weren't single it might seem more relevant. "

" This author is referred to frequently in the therapy world. I felt like this book had some wonderful ideas on how to implement self-directed change in improving yourself and your relationship with your spouse. "

" My good friend Jennifer Finlayson-Fife recommended this book. The core message here: I feel X when you do y because z. He sets up the model for difficult conversations. It works in all walks of life not just marriage. I've used some of these principles with my investment teams at work. Good stuff. "

" I loved reading this book. It put my marriage into perspective. "

" Eye opening! Recommend it often. "

" Good communication. Good sex. Hard work. Some fun. Similar goals. Not much in this book I hadn't heard before. "

" Although the message is incomplete, coming from a non-Christ centered perspective, this book is an excellent read for learning about the mechanics of healthy communication and interaction in marriage. Great for premarital prep or a married couple looking to make positive strides. "

" Main actionable points: 5 positive interactions for every 1 negative interaction, volatile and avoidant relationships can work just as well as textbook validating ones, and I should hire a maid because arguing over household chores is a big strain on relationships. "

" I HIGHLY recommend this...unless your marriage is absolutely perfect! :) "

" This book, as well as the other books by John Gottman, provide specific practical applications of principals learned from comprehensive longitudinal research. There is more here then just someone's ideas. "

" This is an incredible look into marriage and how to make it last. Gottman had a 90%+ prediction on who will get divorced. "

" I really like John Gottman's research, but this book is too repetitive- goes over the same few points instead of all the other stuff he has discussed from his Love Lab research. "

" Another book that we had to read for premarital counseling and that I thought was interesting. Gottman really looks into science and actual observations instead of just writing the same old "feel good" nonsense. "

" An absolutely fascinating read that blew me away with some of the observations and results of the author's findings. "

" Here another one of my "textbooks". I love this book though. I really helps identify the qualities in marriages that fail and marriages that thrive. It has self tests throughout the book for you and your spouse to take to see just how each other feels about different aspects of your relationship. "

" Another great book by Gottman. A must read for anyone who is thinking of getting married, is married and wants to stay that way and enjoy it. "

" This was a great book for those who are beginners at marriage and maybe even those who aren't. I know it really helped me through my first year. I learned tons about the things that make it hard for us to understand each other sometimes and how to effectively communicate through disagreements. "