Improve your marriage with brain science - The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages by Marcus Warner

What separates a healthy marriage from a miserable one? In this book review, Graham Cochrane discusses 'The Four Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages' by Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey. The book explores how brain science can be used to improve marriages and create a stronger emotional, spiritual, and physical connection. Cochrane highlights the concept of joy as the most powerful motivator in life and emphasizes the importance of shrinking the 'joy gap' in a marriage. The book provides four habits to build joy in a marriage, including playing together and listening for emotion. Cochrane concludes by recommending the book as a quick and actionable read for anyone looking to improve their marriage.

Takeaways
Joy and joyful attachment are the most powerful motivators in life.
Love is attachment, and the more joy you build into your marriage, the stronger and more connected your love will be.
The 'joy gap' between moments of joy in a marriage can lead to pessimism, distance, and a vicious cycle of negativity.
The four habits to build joy in a marriage are: playing together, listening for emotion, appreciating daily, and nurturing rhythm.

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