The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work – A Practical Guide to Building Stronger Relationships

Strengthen connection, improve communication, and build a healthier relationship with The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work—a widely respected relationship guide based on years of research into what helps couples thrive.

Written by relationship researcher Dr. John Gottman and co-author Nan Silver, this practical book presents actionable principles designed to help couples better understand one another, improve everyday interactions, and create lasting emotional connection.

Rather than offering complicated theories, this book focuses on practical relationship habits that support trust, communication, and long-term partnership success.

Editorial Overview

Healthy relationships are built through small daily interactions, mutual understanding, and intentional connection. The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work introduces a practical framework designed to help couples strengthen communication and improve emotional closeness.

Inside this book, readers explore ideas focused on:

✔ Building stronger emotional connection
✔ Improving communication habits
✔ Managing conflict more effectively
✔ Increasing understanding and appreciation
✔ Developing long-term relationship satisfaction
✔ Creating practical routines for stronger partnerships

Combining research-based insights with accessible guidance, this book has become a popular relationship resource for couples looking to improve everyday connection and communication.

About the Author

John Gottman, Ph.D. is a psychologist, relationship researcher, and founder of the Seattle Marital and Family Institute. His work has focused extensively on understanding relationship dynamics and identifying patterns that contribute to healthier long-term partnerships.

Co-author Nan Silver is a writer based in New York who collaborated to present these insights in a practical and reader-friendly format.

Together, they created a guide designed to make relationship principles easier to apply in everyday life.

Product Specifications

Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Publication Date: January 1, 1999
Language: English
Print Length: 281 pages
ISBN-10: 0297645854
ISBN-13: 978-0297645856
Item Weight: 1.1 pounds
Dimensions: 5.71 × 1.18 × 8.74 inches

Why Readers Choose This Book

✔ Practical relationship-building strategies
✔ Easy-to-understand communication principles
✔ Research-informed guidance
✔ Helpful exercises and everyday applications
✔ Focus on creating stronger long-term relationships