John Gottman, who studies the value and consequences of close personal relationships and marriages offers several conclusions drawn from his own and others' research. Which of the following answers is not one of these conclusions?
A) People with good friends usually have less stress.
B) People with good friends usually live longer.
C) People who have good marriages live longer than those who don't.
D) The length of your life is determined far more by the state of your close relationships than by genetics.
E) The length of your life is determined far more by genetics than by the state of your close relationships.

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The answer that is not one of John Gottman's conclusions is E, which states that the length of your life is determined far more by genetics than by the state of your close relationships. This goes against Gottman's research and conclusions, which emphasize the importance of close relationships for a longer and healthier life. Thus, choice E is the correct answer.

John Gottman, Who Studies the Value and Consequences of Close