Download or read book The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work written by John Gottman, Ph.D. and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2002-02-04 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just as Masters and Johnson were pioneers in the study of human sexuality, so Dr. John Gottman has revolutionized the study of marriage. As a professor of psychology at the University of Washington and the founder and director of the Seattle Marital and Family Institute, he has studied the habits of married couples in unprecedented detail over the course of many years. His findings, and his heavily attended workshops, have already turned around thousands of faltering marriages. This book is the culmination of his life's work: the seven principles that guide couples on the path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship. Straightforward in their approach, yet profound in their effect, these principles teach partners new and startling strategies for making their marriage work. Gottman helps couples focus on each other, on paying attention to the small day-to-day moments that, strung together, make up the heart and soul of any relationship. Being thoughtful about ordinary matters provides spouses with a solid foundation for resolving conflict when it does occur and finding strategies for living with those issues that cannot be resolved. Packed with questionnaires and exercises whose effectiveness has been proven in Dr. Gottman's workshops, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential. The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the result of Dr. John Gottman's many years of closely observing thousands of marriages. This kind of longitudinal research has never been done before. Based on his findings, he has culled seven principles essential to the success of any marriage. Maintain a love map. Foster fondness and admiration. Turn toward instead of away. Accept influence. Solve solvable conflicts. Cope with conflicts you can't resolve. Create shared meaning. Dr. Gottman's unique questionnaires and exercises will guide couples on the road to revitalizing their marriage, or making a strong one even better.

Download or read book A Guide to Successful Marriage written by Albert Ellis and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Marriage by the Book written by Marvin L. Bagent and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2018-09-15 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marriage by the Book defines marriage as God defines it. A proper understanding of God’s pattern for marriage is paramount to a successful marriage. Marriage is not defined as a contract or a commitment in the Bible, but it is a covenant. This covenant is an agreement to spend life together. It is sealed by God’s approval. Roles are played by the husband and the wife in God’s plan for marriage. The book explains these roles. Success is the result of playing these roles in marriage. The book covers three danger zones in marriage. If the marriage is to succeed, these danger zones must be managed correctly. These danger zones are communication, money, and sex. The Bible says, “God hates divorce.” However, he loves the divorcees. The book addresses divorce and remarriage according to what God says about it in the scripture. Finally, Marriage by the Book addresses how to find a mate. It lists seven deal breakers and seven game changers that will help young single Christian people as they search for a mate.

Download or read book The Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage written by Dr. Laura Schlessinger and published by Dr. Laura Schlessinger. This book was released on 2007-01-02 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the long-awaited follow-up to her groundbreaking, million-copy bestseller The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands, Dr. Laura now focuses on how men and women need to understand and appreciate the uniqueness of masculinity and femininity; what the best ways to relate, caretake, and nurture each other are; and how to bring a marriage back from the brink of disaster. Dr. Laura asserts that in order to produce and sustain a wonderfully satisfying marriage, spouses must recognize and appreciate the polarity between the masculine and the feminine. Both husband and wife have power in the relationship, and each needs to realize this in order to ensure personal satisfaction. Using real-life examples from her call-in radio show, and giving real-life solutions, Dr. Laura focuses on the typical mistakes made by men and women in their relationships and shows how marriages can not only survive but thrive.

Download or read book The Total Marriage written by Jeffrey Brown and published by . This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work written by John Gottman, PhD and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Over a million copies sold! “An eminently practical guide to an emotionally intelligent—and long-lasting—marriage.”—Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work has revolutionized the way we understand, repair, and strengthen marriages. John Gottman’s unprecedented study of couples over a period of years has allowed him to observe the habits that can make—and break—a marriage. Here is the culmination of that work: the seven principles that guide couples on a path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship. Straightforward yet profound, these principles teach partners new approaches for resolving conflicts, creating new common ground, and achieving greater levels of intimacy. Gottman offers strategies and resources to help couples collaborate more effectively to resolve any problem, whether dealing with issues related to sex, money, religion, work, family, or anything else. Packed with new exercises and the latest research out of the esteemed Gottman Institute, this revised edition of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential.

Download or read book The River the Kettle and the Bird written by Aharon Feldman and published by Feldheim Publishers. This book was released on 1987 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classic Torah concepts provide insight into dealing with problem areas of married life. A warm, profound guide for b'nei Torah.

Download or read book Before Saying I Do written by Michael Batshaw and published by Turner. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you found the One""? The decision to get engaged is one of the most exciting and important decisions you will ever make. Before Saying ""I Do"": The Essential Guide to a Successful Marriage offers the insights and techniques necessary for a successful engagement and marriage. Psychotherapist Michael Batshaw gives you the tools to decide whether your partner is the right one for you, and if so, how to keep it that way. Some of his advice: Beware the person of your dreams. Couples who do everything together do not have a relationship that can survive. Couples who do not argue are in trouble. Hollywood gets it wrong. The truth of the moment is not the whole truth.""

Download or read book 5 Simple Steps to Take Your Marriage from Good to Great written by Terri L. Orbuch and published by Delacorte Press. This book was released on 2009-10-27 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What makes marriages last? What makes couples happy? Is it possible for a so-so marriage to become a great one? From Dr. Terri Orbuch, the renowned therapist and nationally recognized relationship expert known as The Love Doctor®, comes a book that breaks new ground in marital relationships. The head researcher in a large-scale, unprecedented study funded by the National Institutes of Health—which has followed 373 couples for more than twenty-two years and is ongoing—Dr. Orbuch made some remarkable discoveries about happiness, sexuality, human mating patterns, and relationship longevity. In 5 Simple Steps to Take Your Marriage from Good to Great, she releases the study’s findings to the public in a book for the first time, sharing her insights and never-before-revealed strategies for improving and enhancing your marriage—at every stage. Do you remember the feeling of first being in love? Based on the latest research about what works in happy marriages, Dr. Orbuch offers an accessible, step-by-step roadmap for reconnecting with those feelings and gaining a deeper appreciation for the things you and your spouse share. She defines the five simple strategies to help couples navigate the daily minefield of marriage…from defusing frustrations that erode your relationship to the simple things that will keep your partner happy…from the 10-minute rule to help you really get to know your spouse to reducing boredom and weeding out unprofitable behaviors. Filled with exercises, check lists, and some surprising statistics, 5 Simple Steps to Take Your Marriage from Good to Great will help you bring happiness, joy and fulfillment to the most important relationship of your life. From the Hardcover edition.

Download or read book Formula for a Successful Marriage written by Desiree Andrews and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-18 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Formula for a Successful Marriage" is a blueprint to build a solid foundation for your marriage. Discussed are essential elements needed to achieve a harmonious marriage. The formula was conceived by the Holy Spirit and given to Pastor DesireE Andrews to pass on to those seeking to improve or maintain a God-filled, God-ordained, successful marriage. In this book, you will discover the essential ingredients to accomplish just that. The formula, C4H2L, is comprised of four parts C--commitment, communication, companionship, and copulation; two parts H--honesty and hugs; and one part L--love, all of which are necessary for a fruitful marriage. God ordained marriage and intended for it to be a blessed union between one man and one woman. Society today has all but outlawed what constitutes a successful marriage from God's perspective. The implementation of this formula builds back that which was lost. With two things being a given in marriage, God and prayer, the C4H2L formula acts to bind the husband and wife together in marriage. Many marriages fail because one thing or another is neglected and goes lacking for extended periods of time. Society says it's okay to give up on your marriage and go be with someone else, but the Word tells us what God has joined together let no man put asunder. The formula, therefore, aids in keeping things in balance to ensure nothing is overlooked, nothing is neglected, nothing is lacking. It is not a cure-all solution but are the building blocks needed for a successful marriage. If we hold to the biblical principles established from the beginning of time we do well in maintaining and improving the marital relationship. If we do it God's way, we will succeed. This book will help identify that which was from the beginning and guide the reader to a meaningful, healthy, and successful marriage.

Download or read book To Have and to Hold written by Nancy L. Van Pelt and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Happy Marriage Takes Two written by Veronica V. Sutherland and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-04-29 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two persons from different backgrounds coming together in marriage can be challenging but if you are both able to talk to each other about your expectations these challenges can be navigated to produce a successful marriage. It is Veronica's firm belief that mistakes of other persons should be used to direct learning and that prevention is better than cure. "A Happy Marriage Takes Two" helps you both to begin the conversations that will set you on a path to your ideal marriage. You are guided through a number of activities which help you to shape the marriage you both desire. The activities address the major causes of divorce.

Download or read book The 4 Steps to a Successful Marriage written by Sam Krause and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2011-11-07 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past almost 30 years, many of our friends have asked us for the secret to our dynamic, successful marriage. A frequent comment is, “You two always seem to be so happy together.”In fact, this is not true. We are not always happy. We are; however, committed to each other, and we know how to restore our relationship to a state of workability.Whether you are a newlywed couple, a veteran couple, or you are just entering the dating scene—hear ye, hear ye—our secret is out!The Four Steps to a Successful Marriage will become your pocket guide to all your relationships.

Download or read book Secrets to a Successful Marriage written by Afshan Khan and published by . This book was released on 2015-06 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a qualified and experienced Islamic relationship counsellor, this guide offers pre-marriage advice; practical, every-day tips on keeping the love alive; guidance on how to get through rough patches and communicate effectively with each other; and a look at a range of issues that can give rise to conflict as well as advice about how to recognise the signs and conflict resolution.

Download or read book Happily Ever After written by Gary Chapman and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-12-09 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “My husband and I can't seem to agree on anything!” “You spent how much!?!” “My wife's parents are driving me crazy!” ”You never listen to me!” Let's face it—even the best of marriages hit an occasional bump in the road now and then. The secret to marital bliss lies in how you and your spouse handle those bumps. In Happily Ever After, Gary Chapman, the man “who wrote the book” on how to communicate with your spouse, shows couples how to successfully navigate the six most common problems that couples face: fighting fair, negotiating change, managing money, getting along with your in-laws, raising kids, and maintaining a healthy sex life. Drawing on more than 30 years of counseling experience, Dr. Chapman provides real-world examples and practical, battle-tested advice that will help you and your spouse better understand and communicate with each other as well as grow as a couple for many years to come.

Download or read book Marriage Works written by Jeanine & Mark Earnhart and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2010-11-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forty years of marriage have provided this couple with valuable information to share with others. Their book encourages couples to talk about the kind of marriage they would like to have, as well as providing the tools for achieving that purpose. The Earnhart's book is encouraging for couples who want to develop and maintain a loving and long lasting marriage. Jeanine and Mark share their personal experiences, as well of those of others and provide tools that have helped them along the way. In forty years time, their marriage has experienced ups and downs, like most relationships. Over the years, they have developed tools that have helped them keep their lines of communication open and enabled them to respond to the challenges as they arose. Written in a workbook form, the readers have the opportunity to evaluate their own marriage, take notes and create a well thought-out interaction with their partner. Whether you are newlyweds just starting out, or have been married several years and need a booster, MARRIAGE WORKS is the place to start.

Download or read book The Everything Guide to a Happy Marriage written by Stephen Martin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-06-18 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every newly married couple wants to beat the odds and make their marriage work. Unfortunately, 50 percent of first marriages and 65 percent of second marriages fail. Clearly, couples need guidance and support to keep their partnerships strong. In this guide married couple Stephen Martin and Victoria Costello offer information, tips, and advice to help readers: Recognize danger signs in a marriage Communicate effectively Handle discussions about money, sex, kids, and other tough topics Keep the passion alive Maintain a sense of identity within a partnership Navigate special situations, such as stepfamilies and cultural differences With the help of this concise book, couples can address problems before they become dealbreakers. From the stress of combining finances and raising kids to dealing with in-laws and blending families, thereÆs a lot of pressure in a marriage. But all it takes is a little information and determination to make it workùand to make it last.