Fighting for Your Marriage: A Deluxe Revised Edition of the Classic Best-seller for Enhancing Marriage and Preventing Divorce, 3rd Edition

by Howard J. Markman (Centre for Environmental Technology, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, UK ); Scott M. Stanley (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP)); Susan L. Blumberg (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement

• ISBN13: 9780470593165
• ISBN10: 0470593164
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-03-01
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

A thorough revision with a new DVD of couples in action, using the PREP method for strengthening marriage and avoiding divorce courtThe third edition of the best-selling classic on marriage enhancement and divorce prevention, features the latest research and changes of heart in our culture and society. New and revised, Fighting for Your Marriage is based on the widely acclaimed PREP(r) (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program) approach. Groundbreaking studies have found that couples can use the strategies of this approach to handle conflict more constructively, protect their happiness, and reduce the odds of breaking up. The book is based on more than twenty years of university research Explores how to apply the PREP approach to any marriage Shows couples how to talk more and fight less, deepen and protect their friendship, and keep the fun alive Reveals what it takes to have a more intimate, sensual relationship and how to clarify and act on prioritiesThe authors have included a wealth of techniques and down-to-earth guidance for all couples who seek to promote greater character and pleasure in their long-term relationships.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction 1

Understanding the Risks on the Road to Lasting Love

Five Keys for a Great Relationship: PREP in a Nutshell

Destructive Patterns: Signs of Danger Ahead

Changing Roles, Changing Rules: Men and Women in Conflict

Teaming Up to Handle Conflict

When What You Heard Isn't What I Said: Understanding Filters in Communication

Talking Safely Without Fighting: The Speaker Listener Technique

Controlling the Home Fires: Handling Issues and Events Well

New Perspectives on Problems and Problem Solving

Keeping Confl ict Under Control: Ground Rules for a Great Relationship

Enjoying Each Other

Safe Harbor: Preserving and Protecting Friendship

Being There: Supporting One Another in Life

Playing Together: How to Succeed in Fun Without Really Trying

Sense and Sensuality: Enhancing and Protecting Your Sex Life

Sacred Places: Core Beliefs and Spiritual Intimacy

Staying the Course

Why You Can't Always Get What You Want: Unraveling the Mysteries of Expectations

Forgiveness: Restoring Hope

Sticking, Stuck, or Stopped: On the Path to Commitment

Moving Forward

Getting More Help

Resources and Training

References

About the Authors

Index

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