Product Description

Dr. John Gottman has revolutionized the study of marriage. He uses rigorous scientific procedures to observe the habits of married couples in detail over many years for unprecedented insight into the inner workings of successful relationships. Here is the culmination of this life's work: the seven principles that guide couples on the path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship. Learn how to build a positive dynamic with your spouse Hear tips for getting closer through everyday interactions, gain insight into the ways lasting marriages operate, if you are serious about improving your relationship, this is a must-see DVD. The discoveries Dr. Gottman has made are insightful and you can start using the techniques right away. Listen to John's DVD and then let your partner listen to it. Or, listen to it together. This presentation is sure to spark some serious conversations about your relationship. More importantly, this DVD can put you and your partner on a real path to a stronger, more fulfilling and ultimately happier relationship.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #10245 in DVD
• Released on: 2006-06-14
• Formats: Anamorphic, Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 48 minutes

About the Actor
John Gottman is world renowned for his work on marital stability and divorce prediction, involving the study of emotions, physiology, and communication. His breakthrough research on marriage and parenting has earned him numerous major awards. He is the author or co-author of 119 published academic articles and 37 books. John has appeared on numerous TV programs, including: "Good Morning America," "Today," "CBS Morning News," and "Oprah." Articles about him have appeared in The New York Times, Ladies Home Journal, Redbook, Glamour, Woman's Day, People, Self, Reader's Digest, Psychology Today, the Seattle Times and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

Customer Reviews

A must see
The video is entertaining to watch, professionally crafted, immediately applicable to real couple life. Though my wife and I have a degree in psychology with years of training and experience, we found it very useful and inspiring. The day after watching it we smiled when we caught us already applying some of his hints. Dr. Gottman is a university professor and his presentation is based on academic and rigourous scientific research and field verification, which makes his works rather unique for insight and evidence. If you are committed to enhancing the quality of your couple life is a must see.

Jump Start Your Marriage
This video is an excellent vehicle for learning about the mechanics of relationships, both those that work and those that don't (or at least is not working some of the time). It's based on years of research with a wide range of couples. I recommend regularly. Watch it together. Take about what you both are doing well and what you think YOU could do better. A terrific investment of an hour of your life! Good luck. This book is also terrific if you have the time to read more. The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert

Time Efficient, Excellent Material!
Dr. Gottman has done years of couples research from which he's able to provide practical skills to help repair and strengthen your relationship. He has identified the "Four Horseman of the Apocolypse", the negative behaviors that cause the relationship to fall apart. He counters each of the four horseman with positive/workable behavior displayed by the "Masters" . (The Masters are couples who have been researched and are still together 10 - 20 years later)

Personality Conflicts, Dr. Gottman realized-once looking at subtext, are actually arguments about basic philosophical concepts very close to self. Examples; freedom, power, love,etc.... There is much more eye opening information on this DVD, along with some surprising statistics. Dr. Gottman ends the DVD by explaining 3 parts of the relationship that are EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to making the marriage work.

I highly recommend this DVD to any couple wanting to improve their relationship by understanding what is really going on and identifying the negative ways each are engaging in. That is the hard part, after that, Dr. Gottman offers how to adapt to problems, while honoring one another =) LOVE THIS!