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

by John M. Gottman

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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.
  • ISBN10 0747536031
  • ISBN13 9780747536031
  • Publish Date 25 June 1998 (first published 1 March 1994)
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 9 April 2010
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC