Why Marriages Succeed or Fail: And How You Can Make Yours Last Free Audiobook Download by John M. Gottman, Ph.D.

The world's leading relationship expert, Dr. John M. Gottman, has distilled what he's learned from 40 years of research into this groundbreaking book on relationships and marriage. If you're single, married or in a committed relationship, this audiobook will help you understand what makes a healthy one last and will give you practical advice that can make your relationship stronger.

The book, Why Marriages Succeed or Fail: And How You Can Make Yours Last has been written by John M. Gottman, Ph.D. He is a renowned psychologist and the president of the American Institute of Family Psychology. This audiobook recording was narrated by ['Paul Costanzo'] who read this book in its entirety. This book is an in-depth and educational analysis of how couples can make their relationships last. It discusses how some marriages survive while others fail over time - specifically what makes a marriage successful or unsuccessful

In Why Marriages Succeed or Fail, John Gottman defines "successful marriages" as those that stay together for at least 25 years. He does this by studying 85 couples and conducting interviews with them for 4 years. He is a trained psychologist and has been researching marriage since 1986.

Gottman defines "marital success" as achieving what Gottman calls the "superb balance" of love and respect while still having mutual attraction. In a marriage, Gottman says there are three things that have to be in place: emotional stability, positive regard, and affection. To achieve this balance, Gottman suggests couples find ways to positively nurture each other and avoid trying to change one another.

According to John M. Gottman, Ph.D., author of the book, Why Marriages Succeed or Fail: And How You Can Make Yours Last, it's helpful for couples to identify "the four horseman of the apocalypse." The four horsemen are criticism (nagging), contempt (controlling), defensiveness (blaming), and stonewalling (withdrawing). If you can recognize these behaviors in your partner, pause and take a second look before reacting.

Dr. John M. Gottman is an American psychologist who specializes in studying and teaching couples who are experiencing relationship problems or are at risk of divorce.