Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts Workbook for Men : Seven Questions to Ask Before--And After--You Marry

by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott

• ISBN13: 9780310265658
• ISBN10: 0310265657
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-10-01
• Publisher: Zondervan

Summary

A trusted marriage resource for engaged and newlywed couples is expanded and updated. With more than 500,000 copies in print, Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts has become the gold standard for helping today's engaged and newlywed couples build a solid foundation for lifelong love. Trusted relationship experts Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott offer seven time-tested questions to help couples debunk the myths of marriage, bridge the gender gap, fight a good ight, and join their spirits for a rock-solid marriage. This expanded and updated edition of Saving Your Marriage Before It Startshas been honed by ten years of feedback, professional experience, research, and insight, making this tried-and-true resource better than ever. Specifically designed to meet the needs of today's couples, this book equips readers for a lifelong marriage before it even starts. The men's and women's workbooks include self-tests and exercises sure to bring about personal insight and help you apply what you learn. The eight-session DVD features the Parrotts' lively presentation as well as real-life couples, making this a tool you can use "right out of the box." A bonus session for second marriages is also included. The unabridged audio CD is read by the authors. Curriculum Kit includes DVD with Leader's Guide, Workbook for Men, Workbook for Women, and hardcover book. All components, except for DVD, are also sold separately.

Table of Contents

How to Use This Workbook	5	(3)
EXERCISES: 24 Self-Tests to Put the Book into Action
1. Your Personal Ten Commandments	8	(3)
2. Making Your Roles Conscious	11	(2)
3. From Idealizing to Realizing Your Partner	13	(2)
4. Exploring Unfinished Business	15	(2)
5. Assessing Your Self-Image	17	(2)
6. Defining Love	19	(2)
7. Getting Your Sex Life Off to a Great Start	21	(5)
8. Your Changing Love Style	26	(2)
9. Cultivating Intimacy	28	(2)
10. Listening to Your Self-Talk	30	(3)
11. Avoiding the Blame Game	33	(2)
12. Adjusting to Things Beyond Your Control	35	(2)
13. How Well Do You Communicate?	37	(2)
14. The Daily Temperature Reading	39	(1)
15. I Can Hear Clearly Now	40	(2)
16. Couple's Inventory	42	(2)
17. Your Top Ten Needs	44	(2)
18. Identifying Your Hot Topics	46	(2)
19. Money Talks and So Can We	48	(7)
20. Mind Reading	55	(2)
21. Sharing Withholds	57	(2)
22. Your Spiritual Journey	59	(3)
23. Improving Your Serve	62	(2)
24. Study Your Spouse	64	(4)
SESSIONS: For Group or Couple Discussion with the DVD Curriculum
Introduction	68	(2)
1. Have You Faced the Myths of Marriage with Honesty'	70	(4)
2. Can You Identify Your Love Style?	74	(3)
3. Have You Developed the Habit of Happiness?	77	(3)
4. Can You Say What You Mean and Understand What You Hear?	80	(3)
5. Have You Bridged the Gender Gap?	83	(3)
6. Do You Know How to Fight a Good Fight?	86	(3)
7. Are You and Your Partner Soul Mates?	89