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Recommended my my marriage counselor. Once I swallowed my anger and read the book with an open mind it taught me a lot. Very useful communication techniques. As well as challenging quizzes to get to know your partner again. Recommend this book to anyone married even if you don’t have “problems” to work through. Could also be useful info applied to any relationship you dream worthy of preserving.
As self help book go, this one is pretty good.
There are a lot of hard truths in this book, but also a lot of insight. Being self reflective can be hard, and being in a relationship can be hard. But books like this provide hope that if we’re willing to work, and change, and accept when we are wrong, things can and will improve.
I’m excited to implement some of the strategies I learned in this book in my marriage, in order that I should strengthen what we have.
With that being said, there were a LOT of exercises in this book, most of which I didn’t find super helpful.
There are a lot of hard truths in this book, but also a lot of insight. Being self reflective can be hard, and being in a relationship can be hard. But books like this provide hope that if we’re willing to work, and change, and accept when we are wrong, things can and will improve.
I’m excited to implement some of the strategies I learned in this book in my marriage, in order that I should strengthen what we have.
With that being said, there were a LOT of exercises in this book, most of which I didn’t find super helpful.
Read this with my husband twice in two years. We've been together 8 years, married 2 and a half. Lots that we feel we boss on in our marriage, but its good to know what to look out for early on in our marriage so hopefully we can address things before they arise. Think this book would be especially helpful to people who are years deep into marriage or have reoccurring issues/arguments.
I enjoyed this book and found it super informative. My husband and I haven't done all the exercises yet. But it's definitely on my to do list. I would recommend this book for anyone in a serious relationship or who is engaged. I think the principles in here would set you for a great foundation in your relationship. Even if you've been dating for a couple of years, this book would be again, a great foundation for your future relationship.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
Best self help book I’ve ever read.
This book is awesome. Read this with Emily as we switched off reading chapters, and I couldn't think of a better resource for any couple looking to build and foster a fulfilling, long-term relationship. It goes by fast too, as much of the book consists of structured activities and prompts to discuss live or after reflecting with your partner.
I can't tag people in GoodReads for some reason, but my friend Andrew recommended this to me years ago and I wish I read it sooner. Thanks, Andrew :)
I can't tag people in GoodReads for some reason, but my friend Andrew recommended this to me years ago and I wish I read it sooner. Thanks, Andrew :)
Some good tips, though it seemed to be more geared toward couples who were already having problems. I liked the red flags ("four horsemen") the authors highlighted to watch out for, as well as the many case examples.
This was super easy to follow, straight forward, solid advice, and really interesting how the author conducted his research. Fascinating read. Highly recommend.
Lots of useful ideas about relationships. Lots of useless ideas bout relationships. Not terribly impressed. The book was also written to help struggling couples, despite the synopsis indicating a more general approach to relationships. That was pretty disappointing.
Seems strange to be adding this book after my divorce, but you know. I just don't want to go through that again.
This is a must read. If anyone is ever going to get married, he/she should be required to read this book and meet with a group to discuss it. It absolutely floored me how early in my marriage that Gottman and SIlver would have been able to see that we were 'not going to make it' without some serious behavior changes. Wish I'd read this book a long, long time ago.
This is a must read. If anyone is ever going to get married, he/she should be required to read this book and meet with a group to discuss it. It absolutely floored me how early in my marriage that Gottman and SIlver would have been able to see that we were 'not going to make it' without some serious behavior changes. Wish I'd read this book a long, long time ago.