A Short Course in Marriage: Moving from Frustration to Fulfillment

This book contains the wisdom, experience and skills of two marriage and family therapists with more than 60 years of professional experience and training between them. The focus of this book is on what works in marriage relationships. The content is helpful for those who are struggling in their marriage, for those looking for a marital tune-up and for those wanting to learn more about the relationship of marriage. The reader will learn there are developmental stages that are common and crucial to the marital process. Understanding and recognizing these stages in one's own marriage can be extremely helpful. This book covers topics ranging from communication and sexuality to concerns about money and safety. All of this is set in the context of the importance of commitment to the marital process and finding the personal, interpersonal and spiritual support necessary to address the journey that is marriage. There are helpful questions at the end of each chapter designed to deepen self-reflection and promote discussion. This book makes a good gift for your marriage, for a friend or loved one, and for newlyweds.