by John M. Gottman Ph.D. (Author)
This volume discusses four disastrous behaviours that, the author argues, destroy relationships: criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling. It aims to shows that to be satisfied, couples must show a five-to-one ratio of positive moments to negative ones.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Edition: New
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 25 Jun 1998
ISBN 10: 0747536031
ISBN 13: 9780747536031
Book Overview: John Gottman won the Distinguished Scientist Award from the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists in 1989, the Distinguished Scientist Award from the American Family Academy in 1994, and the Burgess Award from the National Council on Family Relations in 1995.