This book offers practical skills and techniques based on extensive observation of distressed and non-distressed couples and their differing problem-solving methods. Chapters include: Listening and Validation;Leveling;Editing;Negotiating Agreements;Hidden Agendas;Solving Your Sexual Problems;Getting Through a Crisis;Making a Good Thing Better;and Getting Out of a Bad Marriage. Contains practice exercises, inventories, an assessment self-test, and a troubleshooting guide. Marriage therapists have Gottman’s books on their short list. (BOOK)