by John Gottman & Nan Silver · 2012
Explores trust, betrayal, and repair in relationships through Gottman's research lens.
Best for: Couples navigating an affair or breach of trust who need a research-grounded framework for understanding what went wrong.
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Explores trust, betrayal, and repair in relationships through Gottman's research lens.
Gottman turns his research to trust, betrayal, and how they are rebuilt. Helpful for couples recovering after trust has been broken.
Best for: Couples navigating an affair or breach of trust who need a research-grounded framework for understanding what went wrong.
A note. This is reading material, not clinical treatment. If you’re working through something difficult, books complement therapy — they don’t replace it. Book a session with our team for personalised support.
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