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mildsensation's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
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
clarehiyama's review against another edition
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Exactly what it promises! Simple, concrete practices to use in relationships that can make people feel more connected, supported, held, and loved.
stuhlsatzg's review against another edition
4.0
The book is divided into seven things you can do in one week to help strengthen your relationship/marriage. They are 1. Make Contact, 2. Ask A Big Question, 3. Say Thank You, 4. Give a Real Compliment, 5. Ask for What you Need, 6. Reach out and Touch, and 7. Declare a Date Night.
I was particularly impressed with the sixth topic - Reach out and Touch. The Gottman's do an excellent job of normalizing that not everyone has the same needs in a relationship and that "normal" or "average" metrics about relationships are over simplified. They contextualize the information in the section understanding that touch doesn't have to be sexual and it's important to communicate with your partner what you need and what works well for you.
I was particularly impressed with the sixth topic - Reach out and Touch. The Gottman's do an excellent job of normalizing that not everyone has the same needs in a relationship and that "normal" or "average" metrics about relationships are over simplified. They contextualize the information in the section understanding that touch doesn't have to be sexual and it's important to communicate with your partner what you need and what works well for you.