Eight Dates

Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love

De: John Gottman PhD, Julie Schwartz Gottman PhD, Doug Abrams, Rachel Carlton Abrams

Narrado por: James Patrick Cronin, Julie McKay

Navigating the challenges of long-term commitment takes effort - and it just got simpler, with this empowering, step-by-step guide to communicating about the things that matter most to you and your partner. Drawing on 40 years of research from their world-famous Love Lab, Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman invite couples on eight fun, easy, and profoundly rewarding dates, each one focused on a make-or-break issue: trust, conflict, sex, money, family, adventure, spirituality, and dreams.

Interactive activities and prompts provide motivation to stay open, stay curious, and, most of all, stay talking to each other. And the range - from the four skills you need for intimate conversation (including Put into Words What You Are Feeling) to tips on being honest about your needs, while also validating your partner’s own emotions - will resonate, whether you’re newly together or a longtime couple looking to fortify your bond. You will discover (or rediscover) your partner like never before - and be able to realize your hopes and dreams for the love you desire and deserve.

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©2018 John Gottman, Julie Schwartz Gottman, Doug Abrams, and Rachel Carlton Abrams (P)2019 Audible, Inc.

Fantastic

Practical information for any couple on the journey towards a triumphant marriage! Can't wait to implement what I have learned! Well done!

Heartwarming and Beautiful Way to Strong Intimacy

I can’t even describe how beautifully written and thoughtful this book is backed by solid research and two therapist couples read in turn by the authors. I literally was just having a discussion with my daughter’s 19 year old boyfriend just days earlier from my purchase explaining we (society) weren’t taught to date correctly at home or in school. This skill and empathy in my mind is as important as financial literacy, our health, mental well being, ultimate happiness, and breathing. It’s something I have been in search of for myself for years in the wrong relationship. A perfect wedding gift. I also plan to introduce to my kids and reread several more times doing the exercises for myself and hopefully incorporate into a growing relationship of my own. Thank you to the Gottman’s and Abrahm’s for writing such a practical heartfelt piece that anyone can use to better their life’s in the most important way.

I wish I read it before marriage!

I would recommend this book to every teenager looking to marry. It will enrich your life God-willing.

insightful

The only words I used to describe this book is awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome.

Exceptional book for a couples

I will absolutely recommend this book for my couples in therapy! Great book, so glad they wrote it. There’s no fluff all good content.

Enjoyed listening

This Book is very applicable and brings a level of excitement to going on dates.

Great book!

Must read! Very practical advice!! I will definitely be implementing their strategies for communication and their recommendations for the different date topics.

Begins & ends with Trust and Commitment and seeking to Understand and Cherish the other.

Great and thoughtful dates with specific, but widely applicable and adaptable questions. Really appreciated the chapter on trust and commitment and the one on dreams.

useful for all couples

This book is interesting, useful for all couples. Do not think that if you are married for more than 10 years, there are no things to improve upon in your relationship!

Great suggestions for improving relationships.

The book has great suggestions and questions that most certainly will help your relationship grow.
However I don't agree with the premise that no matter how different you are from your partner, you can make a commited relationship work. When two people are very different, it's so difficult to find joy doing activities together. It's better to find someone that already has common interests.