What Makes Love Last?

What Makes Love Last?

Simon & Schuster

In this follow-up, John Gottman trains his research on the two forces that quietly determine a relationship's fate: trust and betrayal

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In this follow-up, John Gottman trains his research on the two forces that quietly determine a relationship's fate: trust and betrayal. He shows how trust is built or eroded in small everyday moments, and how betrayal takes many forms beyond the obvious. As always, his guidance is grounded in data rather than platitude, with practical tools for repairing and protecting a bond. Best for couples who want to understand the mechanics of trust — how it's earned, how it's lost, and how it's rebuilt — and to spot the early warning signs before they harden into something worse.

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