Fighting for Your Marriage: Positive Steps for Preventing Divorce and Preserving a Lasting Love - Softcover

Markman, Howard J.; Stanley, Scott M.; Blumberg, Susan L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0787957445 ISBN 13: 9780787957445

Publisher: Jossey Bass, 2001

Synopsis

This new and revised edition of Fighting for Your Marriage is based on the widely acclaimed PREP(r) (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program) approach. Groundbreaking studies have found that couples can use the strategies of this approach to handle conflict more constructively, protect their happiness, and reduce the odds of breaking up.
Based on twenty years of university research, this popular book will show you how to:
∗ Talk more and fight less
∗ Deepen and protect your friendship
∗ Have a more intimate, sensual relationship
∗ Keep the fun alive
∗ Clarify and act on your priorities
∗ Develop a vision for your future together

About this title

About the Author

Howard J. Markman, Ph.D., is internationally known for his work on divorce prevention. He is professor of psychology and codirector of the Center for Marital and Family Studies at the University of Denver.
Scott M. Stanley, Ph.D., is a noted expert on marriage and commitment, and is codirector of the Center for Marital and Family Studies at the University of Denver. He has coauthored A Lasting Promise, the Christian version of this book.
Susan L. Blumberg, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and director of Interpersonal Communication Options. She specializes in helping families and couples revitalize their relationships.

From the Inside Flap

You′ve seen the authors on Oprah, 20/20, 48 Hours, BBC, and CNN and read about their work with couples in Reader′s Digest, The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Times, The Wall Street Journal, The London Times, Redbook, Psychology Today, Modern Bride, Ladies Home Journal, Woman′s Day, New Woman, and McCall′s.
Now, read Fighting for Your Marriage and see what all the excitement is about.
This new and revised edition of Fighting for Your Marriage is based on the widely acclaimed PREPÒ (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program) approach. Groundbreaking studies have found that couples can use the strategies of this approach to handle conflict more constructively, protect their happiness, and reduce the odds of breaking up.
Based on twenty years of university research, this popular book will show you how to:
∗ Talk more and fight less
∗ Deepen and protect your friendship
∗ Have a more intimate, sensual relationship
∗ Keep the fun alive
∗ Clarify and act on your priorities
∗ Develop a vision for your future together

Edition details

• Publisher: Jossey Bass
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0787957445
• ISBN 13: 9780787957445
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384