num_pages: 231
description: Strengthen and deepen your love with a fun ingenious program of eight life-changing conversationson essential topics such as money sex and trustfrom two of the worlds leading marriage researchers and clinicians. Navigating the challenges of long-term commitment takes effortand 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 forty 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 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 rangefrom 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 partners own emotionswill resonate whether youre newly together or a longtime couple looking to fortify your bond. You will discover (or rediscover) your partner like never beforeand be able to realize your hopes and dreams for the love you desire and deserve. 
language: English
title: Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love
publisher: Workman Publishing Company