Take Back Your Marriage: Sticking Together in a World That Pulls Us Apart
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By: William J. Doherty
Format: Paperback
From: The Guilford Press
Pub. Date: May 2003
From: The Guilford Press
Pub. Date: May 2003
Product Details:
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2003-06-01
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 184
Ean: 9781572308794
Isbn: 1572308796
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2003-06-01
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 184
Ean: 9781572308794
Isbn: 1572308796
ABOUT THE BOOK
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Today's divorce epidemic reflects the rise of many social forces that can pull even the happiest couple apart. In fact, many of us hold deeply ingrained attitudes and assumptions that work against long-term marital happiness. From renowned family therapist Dr. William J. Doherty, this book helps couples pinpoint hidden marital problems and take positive steps to stay close and connected every day. Readers learn to break free of such common traps as confusing desires with needs, applying a trade-in-the-old-model consumer mentality to one's own spouse, or becoming overtime parents instead of full-time partners. They get suggestions for creating relationship rituals that stand the test of time; from mundane to celebratory, sexy to silly. For young couples who want to hold tight to happily-ever-after, or longtime marrieds on the brink of breakup, this book shows how to fight back to restore a marriage worth saving.
USER REVIEWS
"This book gives specific ways to help couples/individuals rethink the stage of their life in their marriage. Eye opening to what can and often does happen to couples and how the issues can be avoided and/or resolved."
~ Written on 2008-02-16
~ Written on 2008-02-16
"I think the most important part of this book was the fundamental hopefulness about what might feel like a hopeless situation. "
~ Written on 2007-03-04
~ Written on 2007-03-04
"This book should be required reading for all married couples, and even for those engaged or considering marriage so the many pitfalls and misconceptions so prevalent today can be hopefully avoided."
~ Written on 2007-01-10
~ Written on 2007-01-10
"This book is a giant gulp of fresh air. It's easy to read and understand without being simplistic; it's neither gimmicky nor condescending; and the advice and insights within it are sensible and do-able. So much of it rang true that I found myself wondering whether the author has been secretly hanging out at my house. He suggests that we, as a community, try to support each other's marriages, and I plan to start by referring my friends to this book."
~ Written on 2007-01-07
~ Written on 2007-01-07
"I am a graduate student, this book was an assignment that required me to design a marriage enrichments program. So I approached this book with a very critical eye, wanting to find all the pros and cons. With that being said, I loved this book. The author William J. Doherty does an excellent job addressing issues and attitudes in marriage in a way that I have never thought of. The concept of a consumer attitude is a profound idea, and better yet it makes sense. The book is well written (but on a level that anyone can read and understand), with great examples, and ideas to apply the concepts presented in this book. This is a book that everyone should read; it is not just for marriages that are struggling. I feel that I have a very healthy and happy marriage, yet this book has helped me improve a relationship that I thought did not need improvement. It can also help newly weds who are juts starting out on their journey together. Over all this is a great book that will help any marriage as much as the reader is willing to allow it. "
~ Written on 2005-08-02
~ Written on 2005-08-02