The Love Prescription by John Gottman & Julie Schwartz Gottman Summary
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In just seven days, transform your relationship with the Gottmans' science-backed blueprint for lasting love. Endorsed by Brene Brown as "direct, honest, and actionable," this guide distills 40 years of research into small daily acts that spark joy and intimacy. What's your first step?
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When Love Becomes a To-Do List
After a decade together, Mark and Annette had become experts at coexistence. They coordinated schedules, managed their daughter's activities, and maintained their household with impressive efficiency. Yet something fundamental had vanished-they felt more like business partners than lovers. Sound familiar? Their therapist proposed something bizarre: go have a mud fight in your backyard. What started as awkward reluctance transformed into genuine laughter as they pelted each other with dirt, their daughter cheering from the sidelines. This messy afternoon changed everything, not because mud has magical properties, but because it reintroduced something they'd forgotten: playful connection. The Gottmans' five decades of research reveals a counterintuitive truth-relationship success isn't about compatibility, communication skills, or even conflict resolution. It's about the cumulative effect of tiny, positive interactions repeated daily.
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