The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships Contributor(s): Gottman, John M (Author), de Claire, Joan (Joint Author) In the groundbreaking follow-up to his bestselling "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, " renowned relationship expert Gottman reveals a practical program for fixing troubled relationships, explaining "emotional bids" and demonstrating that the health of relationships depends on how they are made and received