Masters & Disasters of Marriage Quiz
By Dr. John Gottman
What makes Marriage Work?
For the last 25 years at the Family Research
Lab at the University of Washington, Dr. John Gottman studied what he
calls the "masters and disasters" of marriage. He studies heartrate,
facial expression, and how people talk about their relationship to each
other and to other people. He's able to predict with 90% accuracy which
couples are going to make it, and which will not. Test the strength of
your marriage in this relationship quiz prepared by Gottman.
Give yourself one point for each "yes" answer.
1. I can name my partner's best friends.
Above 12: You have a lot of strength in your relationship.
Congratulations!.
7 to 12: This is a pivotal time in your relationship. There are many
strengths you can build upon but there are also some weaknesses that need
your attention.
6 or fewer yes answers. Your relationship may be in serious trouble. If
this scares, you probably still value the relationship enough to try to
get help.
To learn more about what makes marriages work, read The Seven Principles
for Making Marriage Work, by John Gottman. If you are interested in
obtaining more information about Gottman's research, obtaining
educational materials from The Gottman Institute, or learning about their workshops
for couples, contact The Gottman Institute at 888-523-9042, or check their
Website at www.gottman.com.
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