“The Love Prescription” is a practical book for those who want to build truly happy, dependable relationships. Why do feelings sometimes come hard? How can you better understand your partner? And what steps help restore closeness and mutual understanding? These questions are answered by John and Julie Gottman—scientists who have spent more than forty years studying the nature of love. By observing thousands of very different couples and analyzing their words and actions, they came to the conclusion that love has its own formula—and knowing it is useful for everyone.