Reviews

The Love Prescription: 7 Days to More Intimacy, Connection, and Joy by John Gottman, Julie Schwartz Gottman

matttruss's review against another edition

informative reflective slow-paced

4.5

Honestly wish I had this book sooner, and that's probably the best review I could give of it.  Even if you don't feel like your relationship is in a bad spot, it's worth a read for a perspective and some nice things to think about and talk about with your partner.  It really is about the little things and the little choices we make to turn towards, remain curious, and take time for each other.  It is very, very easy to come up with a list of things a partner does wrong, but focusing on those is what can tank a relationship.  The 5:1 ratio of positive to negative interactions was a real eye-opener for me.  Thinking 1:1 was probably fine and normal, when in fact, it is not (and 20:1 is even better!).  An important read for couples of all kinds that can really only make your love and relationship stronger, because love alone is not enough.

mikepage7176's review against another edition

Awesome little book. Concise, wise, and well written. They don't waste time or get lost in tangents. I'm thankful to have a marriage that's hitting a lot of the beats laid out in the book.

celestial_jellyfish's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

bookbunny's review

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

lilypdx's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

3.5

bookowl88's review against another edition

challenging informative fast-paced

5.0

This book is filled with a ton of helpful advice for those those looking to truly strengthen their relationships!  I love how there are very specific and practical things they give you to do to help further your connection and prioritize your relationship!  Overall would recommend.  It’s not very long.  And full of useful information!

mildsensation's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.75

rrosaajohnsonn's review against another edition

informative reflective fast-paced

5.0

night_owl3's review against another edition

informative

4.0

trevorlimberg's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.5

Appreciated that it included a more diverse group of couples (balanced between heterosexual and homosexual couples) throughout the book! Good companion to 7 principles book/8 dates book from gottman