Bibliograph

Eight dates, essential conversations for a lifetime of love, John Gottman, PhD, Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD, Doug Abrams & Rachel Carlton Abrams, MD

Type

Label

Eight dates, essential conversations for a lifetime of love, John Gottman, PhD, Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD, Doug Abrams & Rachel Carlton Abrams, MD

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 230-231)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Eight dates

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1060598124

Responsibility statement

John Gottman, PhD, Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD, Doug Abrams & Rachel Carlton Abrams, MD

Sub title

essential conversations for a lifetime of love

Summary

"Strengthen and deepen your love with a fun, ingenious program of eight life-changing conversations--on essential topics such as money, sex, and trust--from two of the world's leading marriage researchers and clinicians. Navigating the challenges of long-term commitment takes effort--and it just got simpler, with this empowering, step-by-step guide to communicating about the things that matter most to you and your partner. Drawing on forty years of research from their world-famous Love Lab, Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman invite couples on eight fun, easy, and profoundly rewarding dates, each one focused on a make-or-break issue: trust, conflict, sex, money, family, adventure, spirituality, and dreams. Interactive activities and prompts provide motivation to stay open, stay curious, and, most of all, stay talking to each other. And the range--from the four skills you need for intimate conversation (including Put Into Words What You Are Feeling) to tips on being honest about your needs, while also validating your partner's own emotions--will resonate, whether you're newly together or a longtime couple looking to fortify your bond. You will discover (or rediscover) your partner like never before--and be able to realize your hopes and dreams for the love you desire and deserve." -- Back coverNavigating the challenges of long-term commitment takes effort. The authors invite couples on eight fun, easy, and profoundly rewarding dates, each one focused on a make-or-break issue: trust, conflict, sex, money, family, adventure, spirituality, and dreams. Interactive activities and prompts provide motivation to stay open, stay curious, and, most of all, stay talking to each other. Discover-- or rediscover-- your partner like never before, and be able to realize your hopes and dreams for the love you desire and deserve. -- adapted from jacket

Table Of Contents

The conversations that matter -- Your date night -- The four skills of intimate conversation -- The art of listening -- Date 1. Lean on me: trust & commitment -- Date 2. Agree to disagree: addressing conflict -- Date 3. Let's get it on: sex & intimacy -- Date 4. The cost of love: work & money -- Date 5. Room to grow: family -- Date 6. Play with me: fun & adventure -- Date 7. Something to believe in: growth & spirituality -- Date 8. A lifetime of love: dreams -- Conclusion: Cherish each other -- Appendix: More open-ended questions -- Bonus date night exercise

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8 dates

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