Eight dates : essential conversations for a lifetime of love
John Mordechai Gottman (Author), Julie Schwartz Gottman (Author), Douglas Carlton Abrams (Author), Rachel Carlton Abrams (Author)
From the leading research scientist on marriage and family and author of the million-copy bestseller The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, a program of eight lively, conversation-based dates for couples to capture essential conversations for a lifetime of love and commitment
eBook, English, 2018
Workman Publishing Company, Incorporated, New York, 2018
1 online resource (241 pages)
9781523505562, 1523505567
1078998400
The conversations that matter
Your date night
The four skills of intimate conversation
The art of listening
Date 1. Lean on me: trust & commitment
Date 2. Agree to disagree: addressing conflict
Date 3. Let's get it on: sex & intimacy
Date 4. The cost of love: work & money
Date 5. Room to grow: family
Date 6. Play with me: fun & adventure
Date 7. Something to believe in: growth & spirituality
Date 8. A lifetime of love: dreams
Conclusion: Cherish each other
Appendix: More open-ended questions
Bonus date night exercise