Howard J. Markman, Ph.D.

Howard Markman

Howard J. Markman, Ph.D. is Professor of Psychology and Co-Director of the Center for Marital and Family Studies at the University of Denver. He has conducted long term research studies funded by the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation for 28 years. These studies have resulted in over 100 publications in scientific journals, books, and chapters. He has also co-founded PREPinc, a company that has provided research based help and programs for couples. Markman has co-authored 12 books including, We Can Work It Out, 12 Hours to a Great Marriage and the best seller, Fighting For Your Marriage and regularly appears as an expert on Oprah, The Today Show, The New York Times, Time Magazine, Washington Post, Redbook, Men's Health, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today.

His PT blog is Making Love Last.

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The Expectations Trap

Why we're conditioned to blame our partners for our unhappiness.