Stereotypically, science and emotion are diametric opposites: one is cold and unfeeling, the other soft and nebulous; one is based on proven facts while the other is based on inexplicable feelings and “never the twain shall meet,” until now. John Gottman delves into the unquantifiable realm of love, armed with science and logic, and emerges with the knowledge that relationships can be not only understood, but also predicted as well. Based on research done at his Love Lab and other laboratories, Gottman has discovered that the future of love relationships can be predicted with a startling 91% success rate.
Key Features
- Love Equations: Mathematical modelling of relationships that aids in understanding predictions.
- The “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse”: Key concepts that can indicate relationship distress.
- 45 natural principles of love: Fundamental truths about relationships.
- 5 couple types: Different dynamics within relationships.
- 5 recipes for good relationships: Strategies for building and maintaining healthy partnerships.
- Research insights: Studies that reveal the science behind love and relationships.
Additional Information
These predictions can help couples to prevent disasters in their relationships, recognise the signs of a promising relationship, and perhaps more importantly, recognise the signs of a doomed one. Just as science helped us to understand the physical world, it is helping us to understand the emotional world as well. Using the insights in this book, mental health professionals can meaningfully help their distressed clients, as well as better understand why a relationship is failing or succeeding. Appropriate for the curious non-mental health professional as well, Principia Amoris is a must-have on any bookshelf!
