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Eight Dates

Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love

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Eight Dates

By: John Gottman PhD, Julie Schwartz Gottman PhD, Doug Abrams, Rachel Carlton Abrams
Narrated by: James Patrick Cronin, Julie McKay
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Navigating the challenges of long-term commitment takes effort - and 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 40 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 issue: 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 range - from 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 partner’s own emotions - will resonate, whether you’re newly together or a longtime couple looking to fortify your bond. You will discover (or rediscover) your partner like never before - and be able to realize your hopes and dreams for the love you desire and deserve.

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©2018 John Gottman, Julie Schwartz Gottman, Doug Abrams, and Rachel Carlton Abrams (P)2019 Audible, Inc.
Conflict Resolution Love, Dating & Attraction Marriage & Long-Term Partnerships Personal Success Sociology Dream Inspiring Self Love

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very informational and insightful

the section on listening would be good guidelines for ANY relationship. mostly, as I was listening I wondered at what point during marriage or other serious relationship does enmeshment occur and we see our partner as an extension of yourself rather than an individual. this book is a great reminder and practical guide on how to maintain or restore individuality among couples. I'll be listening to it many times over because it is both a quick, interesting read and because there is something new to learn every time.

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Great suggestions for improving relationships.

The book has great suggestions and questions that most certainly will help your relationship grow.
However I don't agree with the premise that no matter how different you are from your partner, you can make a commited relationship work. When two people are very different, it's so difficult to find joy doing activities together. It's better to find someone that already has common interests.

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great things to consider...

before walking down the aisle, moving in together or settling down in any way. Thousands of hearts may remain unbroken if these dates were taken before hand.

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single or married. it's for everyone

I wouldn't have been able to power through this book without audible. whether you're in a relationship or not it brings up some great talking points and exercises to do in the future

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Terrible narration!

Really bad narration. Hard to listen to. The book itself is pretty good. Interesting Overall

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An essential book to a healthy relationship

I can’t say enough about the thoroughness of “8 Dates”. It is indeed 8 pillars of a happy, healthy and fulfilling relationship.

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Very helpful

I highly recommend listening through multiple times to take notes. A lot of strategies and techniques hard to keep track of them all

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Excellent relationship advice

This book helps couples get to know each other. The questions cover a wide array of topics, and there are so many helpful examples to get the conversation started. Even the audiobook is workbook fashioned, so very easy to use.

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Fantastic

Practical information for any couple on the journey towards a triumphant marriage! Can't wait to implement what I have learned! Well done!

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Heartwarming and Beautiful Way to Strong Intimacy

I can’t even describe how beautifully written and thoughtful this book is backed by solid research and two therapist couples read in turn by the authors. I literally was just having a discussion with my daughter’s 19 year old boyfriend just days earlier from my purchase explaining we (society) weren’t taught to date correctly at home or in school. This skill and empathy in my mind is as important as financial literacy, our health, mental well being, ultimate happiness, and breathing. It’s something I have been in search of for myself for years in the wrong relationship. A perfect wedding gift. I also plan to introduce to my kids and reread several more times doing the exercises for myself and hopefully incorporate into a growing relationship of my own. Thank you to the Gottman’s and Abrahm’s for writing such a practical heartfelt piece that anyone can use to better their life’s in the most important way.

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