Take Back Your Marriage: Sticking Together in a World That Pulls Us Apart

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All couples walk to the altar dreaming of happily-ever-after, but many forces in our society work against healthy lifelong commitment. Renowned family therapist William J. Doherty reveals how cracks can develop in even a rock-solid marriage, and what steps you can take to keep your love strong. Learn ways to break free of common traps like confusing desires with needs, comparing your spouse to your fantasies of other relationships, or becoming overtime parents instead of full-time partners. You’ll get suggestions for creating relationship rituals–from mundane to celebratory, sexy to silly–that build closeness and connection every day. The updated second edition incorporates Dr. Doherty’s ongoing experience counseling couples, plus the latest information on marriage and health, how divorce affects kids, the impact of new technologies on family life, and more.

Winner–Best Self-Help Book, ForeWord Magazine’s Book of the Year Awards

Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Guilford Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 25, 2013
Edition ‏ : ‎ Second
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 199 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1462503675
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1462503674
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 0.7 x 9.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #261,798 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #213 in Religious Counseling #554 in Popular Psychology Counseling #1,094 in Marriage
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