The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, PH.D., & Nan Silver - Non Fiction - Paperback

The revolutionary guide to show couples how to create an emotionally intelligent relationship - and keep it on track

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work has revolutionized the way we understand, repair, and strengthen marriages. John Gottman's unprecedented study of couples over a period of years has allowed him to observe the habits that can make-and break-a marriage. Here is the culmination of that work: the seven principles that guide couples on a path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship.

Straightforward yet profound, these principles teach partners new approaches for resolving conflicts, creating new common ground, and achieving greater levels of intimacy. Gottman offers strategies and resources to help couples collaborate more effectively to resolve any problem, whether dealing with issues related to sex, money, religion, work, family, or anything else.

Feature	Specification
Author	John M. Gottman, PhD, and Joan DeClaire
Publisher	Orion Spring (Hachette UK Distribution)
Format	Non-Fiction Trade Paperback (High-Utility Reference)
Page Count	320 Pages of Empirical Studies and Questionnaires
Core Methodology	Longitudinal Relationship Analysis via the "Gottman Love Lab"
Target Audience	Couples, Newlyweds, Therapists, and Individuals Seeking Analytical Self-Help
Core Motifs	Emotional Intelligence, The Four Horsemen, Friendship Foundations, Conflict Resolution
2026 Context	Primary seasonal gift choice for the peak wedding and summer getaway cycle starting next month

Dr John Gottman is an internationally revered psychologist, professor emeritus at the University of Washington, and co-founder of The Gottman Institute. His pioneering longitudinal studies on marital stability and divorce prediction have earned him numerous prestigious awards from the National Institute of Mental Health, establishing him as one of the most influential therapists of the modern era. Published by Orion Spring: an elite health and wellness imprint under Hachette UK celebrated for rigorous editorial integrity: this official British edition ensures impeccable typographical clarity. In 2026, this text remains the primary recommendation among clinical marriage counselors, family court advisors, and social psychology professors across the United Kingdom for its unparalleled capacity to increase relational longevity.

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