The Marriage Garden: Cultivating Your Relationship so it Grows and Flourishes

by H. Wallace Goddard; James P. Marshall

• ISBN13: 9780470588826
• ISBN10: 0470588829
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-03-01
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

Practical steps for making marriage last a lifetime Two noted relationship experts Wally Goddard and James Marshall offer down-to-earth advice for any couple who wants to strengthen their marriage and make it last a lifetime. In this important book the authors outline their six-step program-commit, grow, nurture, understand, solve, and serve-that has proven to be effective. Using a bountiful garden as a metaphor for a healthy marriage, the book encourages couples to invest time in growing their relationship, shine the light of encouragement on each other, deal with "bugs" and "thorns," and share time and resources to make the whole world blossom. Shows how to turn differences into blessings and transform difficult times into rewarding experiences Authors are part of the National Extension Marriage and Education NetworkAn honest and accurate look at relationships that offers couples a solid foundation for nurturing and growing their love.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

A Note from the Authors

Introduction: Welcome to the Marriage Garden!

Commitment: The Choice to Pledge Your Best Efforts

Grow: It Takes Vibrant People to Create Vibrant Relationships

Nurture: Do the Work of Loving

Understand: Cultivate Compassion for Your Partner

Solve: Turn Differences into Blessings

Serve: Give Back to Your Community

Gardening, Harvesting, and Planning for the Future

References

Recommended Resources

About the Authors

Index

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