A review by dzver
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert by John Gottman

3.0

It's the third book on the subject I read over the last year and the one I liked the least. This book provides a lengthy formula for a happy marriage according to the author who has enormous experience in saving broken relationships. I found some good moments in the first half that I enjoyed but the book overall didn't resonate with me. Too many exercises, too many depressing examples for people who are not even trying to be nice to each other.

I found "Mating in Captivity" better because it acknowledges the messy nature of the passion and tension between the partners and "The Five Love Languages" because it talks about nurturing love.