Marriage Development

Marriage is not a vending machine, and love is not two quarters to put into it. It's a manner of life, not an exchange of commodities. So, what does it look like when a man loves a woman? Douglas Wilson answers that question in How to Exasperate Your Wife and Other Short Essays for Men, and his responses are as wide-ranging and humorous as they are incisive and down to earth. He explains why men's distorted view of wisdom handicaps their understanding of their wives, and he exposes rigid (and wrong) approaches to marriage and relationships.

Why do you feel an instant attraction to one person and not another? And how can you help ensure that a connection lasts? Although chemistry affects nearly every relationship, few people understand it - what initiates it, what destroys it, and what makes it last forever. In How to Create Chemistry With Anyone, communications expert and best-selling author, Leil Lowndes, turns complex neurological science into easy strategies and unusual techniques for what to do - and what not to do - to spark that elusive feeling of chemistry with almost anyone!

Romantic Dynamics is a whole psychology model that embraces both storytelling and the latest psychological research. It explains the process of human courtship, step by step the way it has successfully happened throughout history; a method of translating the stories which have always asked the great questions about love.

Marriage is beautiful. It’s meant to be a picture of Jesus and his love for the church. But it’s tough to live up to that. Every relationship comes with challenges. Whether you’re in your first or 51st year, you can grow in your marriage.

This is not your average relationship book. There is no "sugarcoating", just practical tips and tools written from the authors, Simone and Brendon, so you can have both the male and female perspective. Warning: You might not like what you hear! If you would like to have a great relationship, whether it is with someone else or with yourself, then this book might just be for you.

Journey into the mind of a firefighter/paramedic that has been in public service for 18 years. Following his book Don't Lose Yourself, he has developed this playbook for all first responders and spouses to help maintain a healthy relationship while navigating the stressors that come with the job. This book serves as a guide to help ground each other and give a better light into what the other is feeling. First responders do not need to have a high divorce rate. We can do better.

Renew your imagination for what family life can be. Many of us feel overwhelmed about the prospect of raising children in our high-performance, rapid-pace culture. Reflecting on difficulties from our own families of origin can increase our doubt and insecurity about being a good parent. Positive examples of family life can seem few and far between. Mark and Lisa Scandrette understand these challenges, and in Belonging and Becoming they cast a compelling vision of what the family can be.

El autor del best seller mundial Piensa como un monje nos ofrece una guía basada en la sabiduría antigua y la ciencia actual que aborda las distintas etapas de toda relación amorosa.

Newly married couples face a tremendous challenge that is seldom talked about. In our social media-driven world, it’s easy to think that everyone else has it together in their marriages and wonder if maybe you made a mistake. The truth is, most couples don’t enter marriage with the communication or attachment skills needed to deal with the integration of two lives. Newly married couples will help a couple learn how the different “merge points” in their marriage can actually strengthen their relationship so that they can enjoy a thriving marriage.

Now several years post-divorce, relationship expert and humorist Mark Miller has experienced more than 500 first dates. In 500 Dates, composed of 55 humor essays, Miller features the highlights and lowlights of those dates.

The qualities that men love and look for in a woman while on a date will be very, very different from the qualities women want and desire most in a man. Unfortunately, it's this lack of knowledge regarding these differences that tends to confuse and trip many women up during those first few dates. If you don't know what men want and what makes them feel love-smitten on a date, then you might find yourself struggling to connect with quality men and unable to keep them interested in you.

Best-selling author Jon Gordon is back with another life-affirming book. This time, he teams up with Kathryn Gordon, his wife of 23 years, for a look at what it takes to build strong relationships. In Relationship Grit, the Gordons reveal what brought them together, what kept them together through difficult times, and what continues to sustain their love and passion for one another to this day. They candidly share their mistakes, decisions that almost destroyed their marriage, and successes so you can learn from their experiences and make your relationship stronger.

In this powerful guidebook for couples seeking renewed connection, Dr. Call explains that when we become more aware of the myriad factors that contribute to disconnection, we can develop new understanding and strategies that promote deeper connection and healing interaction. This audiobook will help you and your spouse to: understand and change dynamics that disrupt connection; gain insight into the destructive effects of hurt, shame, and blame...and finally, discover insights, tools, and techniques that will help you navigate the hopeful path toward reconnection.

In Funny Little Human, Fiona Lukeis takes you on a life-changing journey to the heart of what it means to be human. Grounded in simple yet profound truths, Fiona shows you how to break free from the mental habits that keep you stuck and find a clearer, calmer, and more peaceful way to live.

Let’s admit it: No marriage is perfect. Every couple has some misunderstandings and conflicts. However, happy couples can prevent their misunderstandings from escalating. Even if they argue emotionally, they never resort to psychological abuse. They always figure out a compromise, afterward. Some unhappy couples can’t deal with the tiniest disagreement. Any random word or action can trigger a violent conflict.

Ever feel like you're walking on eggshells in your relationship, feeling worried your partner might lose interest or even leave you? If constantly waiting for your love interest to text you or feeling uneasy when your partner's not around sounds familiar, you might be dealing with anxious attachment. And if your partner leans towards avoidant attachment, brace yourself – these triggers can become overwhelming. But fear not; understanding these dynamics is the first step to finding peace and connection in your relationship.

In a society that often paints men as the sole pursuers of sexual desire, countless wives silently struggle with unmet needs and unanswered questions. Many women have carried the weight of shame and confusion, longing for connection while feeling rejected by their husbands. Licensed clinical professional counselor Sheri Mueller shares valuable insights into the underlying dynamics at play in such situations. She delves into the complex emotional and psychological factors that contribute to husbands turning away from their wives.

Welcome to The 10-Week Couples Therapy Workbook, a heartfelt guide designed to bring you closer, reignite passion, and strengthen your bond using the proven principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Whether you’re struggling with communication, feeling distant, or simply want to deepen your love, this workbook offers a practical and compassionate roadmap to rediscover each other.

Multiple affairs, compulsive pornography, prostitutes, and voyeurism - no matter their “drug” of choice, men who act out sexually leave their partners reeling in fear, rage, shame, and isolation. But there is hope. Best-selling author Claudia Black’s revised edition of her classic work Deceived offers women in relationships plagued by sexual betrayal the validation and guidance to create a new path of clarity, direction, and confidence.

‘Trauma doesn't have to be the end of your story—it can be the beginning of a new, stronger chapter. What to Do When You Feel Broken dives deep into the transformative process known as post-traumatic growth, revealing how even life's most challenging moments can fuel your resilience...