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Nov 2021
24m 49s

marital conflict

MATTHIAS BARKER
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A discussion on what makes conflict terrible and how to make it better. This content is a summary of the Gottman’s “four horsemen” research that can be found in their book:


The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert



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