Marriage Development

Conventional wisdom says that "it takes two" to turn a troubled marriage around and that both partners must have a shared commitment to change. So when couples can't agree on how - or whether - to make their marriage better, many give up or settle for a less-than-satisfying marriage (or think the only way out is divorce). Fortunately, there is an alternative. It Takes One to Tango is a groundbreaking guide that shows how one determined partner can spark lasting, significant change in a marriage.

Therapist Beverly Berg offers powerful tools for the partners of recovering addicts. Based in mindfulness, attachment theory, and neurobiology, this book will help listeners sustain emotional stability in their relationships, increase effective communication, establish boundaries, and take real steps toward reigniting intimacy. With more than 25 years in the field, she has developed a unique set of exercises that address the issues faced by couples in recovery.

Eleanor met Aaron when she was just a teenager, and he was working at a local record store - older, experienced, and irresistibly charming. Escaping the clichés of fleeting young love, their summer romance bloomed into a relationship that survived college and culminated in a marriage and two children. From the outside looking in, their life had all the trappings of what most would consider a success story. But, as in any marriage, things weren’t always as they seemed.

Dr. Chalmer combines his expertise in science with 30 years of experience as a couples therapist to show how you can restore intimacy and overcome any relationship problem to create and maintain a lively, loving, lasting relationship. He offers a unique perspective on the role of faith — not necessarily religious — in relationships. Whatever your faith background, religious or secular, Dr. Chalmer’s approach to faith as a key to unlocking intimacy will inform and inspire you.

One of the secrets of a great marriage is laughing together. Couples don't need to choose between work and play, duty and fun, laughter and responsibility. This book will help couples learn how to use fun, humor, and laughter to lighten the load of everyday life, reduce stress, and grow closer together.

En este indispensable audio libro para las parejas actuales, Anamar nos confirma que para construir una pareja sana se requiere trabajo personal, buena voluntad, y deseos de una comunicación sincera. Y aunque muchas de las situaciones que rodean la relación de pareja no son muy claras -nuestros modelos familiares, nuestras heridas, nuestras necesidades, nuestras creencias - todo juega un papel importante a la hora de consolidar una unión afectiva.

Being a man is a full-time job, especially when you're married or in a relationship. Hold On to Your N.U.T.s-The Relationship Manual for Men can help build a life that fulfills both you and your partner by showing you how to confirm the ideas and causes you support - your Non-negotiable, Unalterable Terms. Your N.U.T.s become the framework for how you conduct your relationships, whether you're committed to spending more one-on-one time with your kids or not hiding out at the office to avoid problems with your wife.

Your partner's attention deficit disorder (ADD) may not seem like a big deal at first, but eventually, the dynamics surrounding his or her impulsivity, forgetfulness, distractibility, and restlessness can really strain your relationship. You don't want to act like a parent, yet you may feel like you can't rely on your partner to get things done. Loving Someone with Attention Deficit Disorder is your guide to navigating a relationship with someone with ADD so you can create healthy boundaries while remaining sympathetic to your partner's symptoms.

With Dr. Harley's expert guidance, couples will be able to avoid the major causes of marital unhappiness and disappointment. Instead of tearing their marriage apart, they will learn to build it into the marriage they had needed and wanted. This book is a perfect companion to His Needs, Her Needs and will be useful to pastors, counselors, and couples.

Unmask the hidden world of attachment styles and discover the secrets to nurturing meaningful connections and fostering personal growth. The impact could be so profound it dictates why you're drawn or withdrawn from specific people, why you sometimes find yourself stuck in repetitive relationship patterns, and why you often hesitate to build connections even with well-intentioned people. However, the encouraging news is that you don't have to remain trapped in these relentless patterns. You possess the innate capacity to break free from your grip.

En amour, on fait parfois des rencontres inopportunes. Alors que l'on est sincèrement amoureux d'une personne, la relation que l'on tisse à deux au quotidien s'avère toxique. Il convient, tout d'abord, d'en prendre conscience afin d'éviter l'écueil du déni dans lequel tombent nombre d'amoureux chaque jour. Puis, il importe de prendre des mesures drastiques pour ne pas sombrer corps et âme. Quels profils de personnes toxiques risque-t-on de croiser au cours de notre voyage amoureux ? Pourquoi certaines personnes attirent-elles si fréquemment des individus toxiques pour elles ?

Creating a happy, lifelong marriage is about much more than physical compatibility. It's about a lifestyle of 24-7 intimacy that bonds couples in a mutually satisfying relationship. In The Intimate Connection, best-selling marriage expert Dr. Kevin Leman explores key secrets to the love life couples crave.

"I've compiled my best tried-and-true advice and I'm going to tell you the things that even your best friend doesn't have the courage to break to you. If you follow my formula, the man of your dreams will appear in your life, and you can be in a committed, monogamous relationship with him in less than a year. Get ready - I'm about to show you how to make all your relationship dreams come true."

In Knot the One, Stacey Becker shares her story of getting dumped right before her wedding and how it became one of life's greatest fortuitous nightmares. While working as a lawyer in DC, Stacey turned to online dating after finding it increasingly difficult to meet people the "normal" way. So, she felt fortunate when she met Brad and formed an immediate connection with him after dating for only a short while.

The Song of Solomon offers strikingly candid - and timeless - insights on romance, dating, marriage, and sex. We need it. Because emotions rise and fall with a single glance, touch, kiss, or word. And we are inundated with songs, movies, and advice that contradicts God's design for love and intimacy. Matt Chandler helps navigate these issues for both singles and marrieds by revealing the process Solomon himself followed: attraction, courtship, marriage...even arguing. The Mingling of Souls will forever change how you view and approach love.

If you're unhappy and your life is a mess, you've got no one to blame but yourself - and you can do something about it! Dr. Laura, the incredibly popular and controversial therapist who hosts L.A.'s top-rated midday radio talk show, gives her no-holds-barred take on stupid things women do and how they can change. She uses real-world examples from her show and private practice to drive home the message that once you muster the courage to take responsibility for your problems and to take risks, the possibilities for personal growth and joy are limitless. If you're ready to handle the challenge, you can learn how to lose that jerk of a lover, parent the babies you've made, and follow your dream instead of some dreamboat. Get ready to jump-start your journey into self-worth.

Is resentment and lack of trust destroying your marriage? Does it seem you've tried everything to fix your relationship and you're starting to give up hope? If so, don't give up yet. In book three of The Marriage Guide Series, relationship experts Beth Banning and Neill Gibson will help you learn a completely new approach to overcome resentment in your marriage and to rebuild the essential trust that will help you experience the many years of happiness you always hoped for.

Boundaries in Dating unfolds a wise, biblical path to developing self-control, freedom, and intimacy. Let Drs. Cloud and Townsend help you get to know yourself, solve problems, and enjoy the journey of dating and finding your life partner.

Myles Munroe, Bahamian pastor, teacher, and evangelist, examines the states of singleness, marriage, separation, and divorce, providing insights to minister to everyone, regardless of which situation they are in.

Lola & Ola Abitogun started dating in March of 2004. They fell in love and got married in August 2007. They are blessed with kids. After 10 years of ups and downs with a marriage that was basically non-existent for two full years, they’ve found real love and, at last, got their marriage back. They have also decided to use this medium to share how they did it so that anyone can use it to save and fix their broken marriage. Lola & Ola are ready to fight the evil forces against your marriage with you using practical and actionable steps that you already have control of.