The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work Apr 2026

Gottman warns against four negative communication patterns that can dismantle a marriage:

: Happy couples respond to "bids" for connection—tiny everyday requests for attention—rather than ignoring or rejecting them. The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

Dr. John Gottman’s The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is a research-based guide that distills over 40 years of data from the "Love Lab" into actionable strategies for building long-lasting relationships. The book's central thesis is that healthy marriages are built on a foundation of deep friendship and mutual respect rather than just grand romantic gestures. The Seven Principles The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work