What really makes a relationship work? How can we stay interested in our partner for ever? How can we be happier in our marriage?

Doctors John and Julie Gottman have spent over three decades studying the habits of 3000 couples. Within 10 minutes of meeting a couple, they can predict who will stay happily together or who will split up, with 94% accuracy. Based on their findings on the ingredients to a happy, lasting love life, they have now created an easy series of eight dates, spanning:

- commitment & trust
- conflict resolution
- intimacy & sex
- fun & adventure
- work & money
- family values
- growth & spirituality
- goals & aspirations

Eight Dates draws on rigorous scientific and psychological research about how we fall in love using case studies of real-life couples whose relationships have improved after committing time to each other and following the dates. Full of innovative exercises and conversation starters to explore ways to deepen each aspect of the relationship, Eight Dates is an essential resource that makes a relationship fulfilling.

'Can a marriage really be understood? Yes it can. Gottman shows us how' Malcolm Gladwell, author of Blink

What are the signs of a thriving long term relationship? The Gottman Institute 'Love Lab' doctors reveal the golden rules of making love last.

About the Author
John Schwartz Gottman (Author)
JOHN GOTTMAN, PHD, is the bestselling author of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work and numerous acclaimed books. His breakthrough work has won him four National Institute of Mental Health Research Science Awards, and he is a frequent guest on national media. He also co-founded the Gottman Institute with his wife, Julie.

Julie Schwartz Gottman (Author)
JULIE SCHWARTZ GOTTMAN, PHD, is an award-winning psychologist, co-creator of the Art and Science of Love weekend workshops, and author or co-author of five books, including Ten Lessons to Transform Your Marriage.



Reviews
A radical book from the world's top relationship councillors reveals the 8 dates that could make your marriage last forever * Daily Mail *
[A]n instant hit... If you've been married forever and think this book isn't for you, (dates??), think again * Oprah.com *
Whether you are already in a long term committed relationship or are just starting one, Eight Dates is an essential guide to building and maintaining true and lasting love. Based on decades of scientific studies and clinical wisdom from our world's leading visionaries in romance, this fabulous book will enable you to engage in fun and constructive conversations to nurture a love that can grow for a lifetime! * Daniel J. Siegel, author of 'Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence' *
How to save a relationship in eight dates * Red Magazine *
[A]n instant hit... If you've been married forever and think this book isn't for you, (dates??), think again * Oprah.com *



Book Information
ISBN 9780241988350
Author Dr John Schwartz Gottman
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Penguin Life
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 170g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 15mm