Free Audio Book : Fight Right, By Julie Schwartz Gottman PhD and John Gottman PhD

The way we engage in disagreements foretells the trajectory of our relationships. Many of us stumble into disputes without a clear understanding of the real issues at stake, and quickly become swamped by uncontrollable physiological reactions and unexpected emotions. The reality is that even the happiest and most successful couples engage in disputes—it’s a natural and necessary part of being human.

Through years of extensive research, Drs. John and Julie Gottman, creators of the renowned Love Lab, have pinpointed the five typical errors we commit during conflicts. In Fight Right, we discover the five key strategies that enable us to navigate disputes effectively and use them to forge stronger, healthier bonds. With compassion, lucidity, and a profound comprehension of the challenges couples face, the Gottmans reveal that each of us has a distinct conflict style, shaped by our upbringing and past relationship experiences. They guide us through all possible combinations, from Avoiders to Validators to Volatiles, and how they can interact most effectively.

Fight Right is a vital tool that assists couples in moving away from a win-or-lose mindset towards a cooperative approach: maintaining calm, staying connected, and truly understanding each other, so that our disputes can bring us closer together.