Divorce rates are at an all-time high. But without a theoretical understanding of the processes related to marital stability and dissolution, it is difficult to design and evaluate new marriage interventions. The Mathematics of Marriage provides the foundation for a scientific theory of marital rela[...]

Mothers and infants exchanging gleeful vocalizations, married couples discussing their problems, children playing, birds courting and monkeys fighting have this in common: their interactions with others unfold over time. Almost anyone who is interested can observe and describe such phenomena. But us[...]

This text describes research on the emotional communication between parents and children, and its effect on the children's emotional development. Inspired by the work of Dr. Haim Ginott, it presents the result of initial exploratory work with meta-emotion - feelings about feelings.[...]

An eminent therapist explains what makes couples compatible and how to sustain a happy marriage. John M. Gottman is one of the world's leading researchers of why marriages do or don't work, and he is internationally known for his work with couples. Here he presents his latest groundbreaking findings[...]