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Quote by John M. Gottman

“I believe we're going to find that respect and affection are essential to all relationships working and contempt destroys them.”

Quote by John M. Gottman

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John M. Gottman
John M. Gottman

John M. Gottman is a renowned psychologist known for his contributions to the study of marriage and relationships. His research focuses on predicting and improving the health of couples, emphasizing the importance of emotions and communication in relationships. more

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