This book is solid and substantive—quite different from the many gimmicky, superficial books about relationships. It's based on scientific observation of what works and what doesn't. Based on Dr. Gottman's study of 2,000 married couples over two decades, he is able to predict—with 94% accuracy—which people will stay married and which will divorce.

This book tells you how to recognize attitudes that doom a marriage (contempt, criticism, defensiveness, and stonewalling) and guides you through a series of self-tests designed to help you determine what kind of marriage you have, where your strengths and weaknesses are, and what specific actions you can take to help you understand and make the most of your relationship.