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

by John Gottman (Author), Nan Silver (Collaborator)

• Used

  Paperback
  1997

  $10.28

• Used

  Paperback
  1998

  $4.77

  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.