This book was written for those who are just about to get married, and for those who have been living with their spouse for decades. In this wise and long-awaited book, the famous psychologist and family consultant John Gottman reveals the secrets of love. Where does love come from? Why do some people continue to love when the relationship no longer exists? And where does love go? Gottman has spent decades researching how married couples talk to each other and even how they physiologically adapt to each other. Now, thanks to his research, he can answer any question about love in marriage. Gottman turns complex scientific ideas into insightful, practical advice on how couples can protect and restore their greatest gift: love.