Fighting For Your Marriage

Positive Steps for Preventing Divorce and Building a Lasting Love

Häftad, Engelska, 2024

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Beskrivning

A major revision of the classic divorce prevention book, with up-to-date research and inclusive content Fighting for Your Marriage is based on the widely acclaimed PREP approach (Prevention and Relationship Education Program). Research has found that couples who use these strategies can handle conflict more constructively, protect their happiness, and reduce the odds of breaking up. Based on more than 40 years of evidence, this book shows couples how to talk more and fight less, protect their friendship, and keep the fun alive. You'll learn what it takes to have a more intimate, sensual relationship and how to clarify and act on priorities. The 4th Edition has been substantially updated with advice for couples from a wide range of backgrounds and types who are interested in lasting love. The authors have included a wealth of techniques and down-to-earth guidance for all couples who seek to promote greater connection and pleasure in their long-term relationships. After reading the 4th edition, you will be able to: Apply up-to-date, research-backed strategies, using the renowned PREP approach to deepen your relationshipsRekindle your marriage and bridge the emotional distance that has grown between you and your spouseRepair your or your partner's lack of desire for sensual and sexual connectionsGet research-based advice for enhancing and strengthening relationships for people who are interested in lasting loveFor decades, this book has helped couples in serious relationships, newly married couples, and long-term married couples. It is also a valuable resource for couples and family therapists, college professors, clergy, and other professionals working with diverse individuals and couples who want to have happy, healthy relationships.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2024-09-03
Mått:150 x 226 x 20 mm
Vikt:386 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:352
Upplaga:4
Förlag:John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN:9781394220298

Utforska kategorier

Biblar inom Filosofi och religion
Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion
Sociologi inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

Howard J. Markman, PhD, is a distinguished professor of psychology at the University of Denver and the founder of the internationally known evidence-based couples relationship education program, PREP (Prevention and Relationship Education Program). Scott M. Stanley, PhD, is a research professor at the University of Denver, specializing in research on commitment, relationship development, and prevention. He has been involved in the development of PREP for over 30 years. Galena K. Rhoades, PhD, is a research professor and the director of the Institute for Relationship Science in the Department of Psychology at the University of Denver. She also founded a nonprofit in Denver called Thriving Families and is a practicing clinical psychologist. Janice R. Levine, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who specializes in couples relationships and family development. She is coauthor of three books, founder of The Couples Health Program and is featured as a Top Doc in the Best in Massachusetts magazine.

Innehållsförteckning

Acknowledgments xiIntroduction 1Part 1 Understanding the Risks on the Road to Lasting Love 91. The Three Keys for a Great Relationship 112. Destructive Patterns: Signs of Danger Ahead 193. Changing the Dance: Counteracting Communication Danger Signs 39Part 2 Teaming Up to Handle Conflict 554. When What You Heard Isn’t What I Said: Understanding Filters in Communication 575. What’s Love Got to Do with It? 716. Talking Without Fighting: The Speaker Listener Technique 837. Controlling the Home Fires: Handling Issues and Events 1018. New Perspectives on Problems and Problem-Solving 1199. Ground Rules for a Great Relationship 137Part 3 Enjoying Each Other 14710. Staying Friends and Having Fun 14911. Being There: Supporting One Another in Life 16712. Sensuality and Sex: The Magical Art of Touch 18313. Why You Can’t Always Get What You Want: Unraveling the Mysteries of Expectations 19914. Beliefs, Values, and Life Experiences: Navigating Differences and Cultivating Connection 217Part 4 Staying the Course 23515. Forgiveness: Restoring Hope 23716. Commitment in an Ever-Changing World: Staying on the Wonderful, Winding Path 25717. Moving Forward 275Getting More Help 281Resources Regarding PREP 287References by Chapter or Theme 289About the Authors 313Index 317