Charles D Schmitz, Elizabeth a Schmitz

Building a Love That Lasts

The Seven Surprising Secrets of Successful Marriage

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Produktbeschreibung

In this best-selling book, America's #1 love and marriage experts Drs. Charles D. and Elizabeth A. Schmitz show what it takes to create and sustain a long-term loving marriage. Step-by-step they reveal their "Seven Surprising Secrets of Successful Marriage" that define a happy relationship--togetherness, truthfulness, respect and kindness, staying fit, joint finances, tactile communication, and surprise and unpredictability. Taking an upbeat, positive approach to living happily ever after, Building a Love That Lasts helps couples focus on what's right in their partnership rather than on what's wrong. The book includes many inspiring and beautiful stories of couples who've been together for at least 30 years. Praise for Building a Love That Lasts "This book will make a positive difference in your life." --Dr.Cheryl Beamer, vice president, The Gallup Organization "The resonating theme of this wonderful book is that love is simple to understand and to make work." --Dr. Mark Pope, past president, American Counseling Association "[This book] gives tips and anecdotes about how to help build loving and lasting marital relationships." --Sandy and Pris McDonnell, benefactors for Character Education; Sandy McDonnell, former CEO, McDonnell Douglas Corporation "Provides a refreshing and uplifting perspective into one of society's most valuable institutions." --Dr. Robert Frank, Ph.D., president, Illuminor LLC, Dallas, Texas "I know for a fact that the Schmitzes have captured what it takes to make marriage work. I love their book!" --Dr. Blanche M. Touhill, former chancellor, University of Missouri-St. Louis

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• Seitenzahl: 320
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 471g
• ISBN-13: 9780470571545
• ISBN-10: 0470571543
• Artikelnr.: 27075341

Autorenporträt

Dr. Charles D. Schmitz is dean and professor of counseling and family therapy, University of Missouri-St. Louis, and his wife, Dr. Elizabeth A. Schmitz, is president of their joint enterprise, Successful Marriage Reflections, LLC. Married for 43-plus years, they live in St. Louis, Missouri.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword by Scott M. Stanley v
Special Thanks vii
Introduction ix
The Marriage Quiz xi
Chapter 1 How Will I Know I Am in Love? 1
Chapter 2 Learning to Dance 5
Chapter 3 Character in Love and Marriage 9
Chapter 4 It's the Little Things That Matter 13
Chapter 5 Nicknames: The Private Code for Love 17
Chapter 6 And Then . . . Along Came Kids 19
Chapter 7 Seven Surprising Secrets #1: It Takes Two to Tango 33
Chapter 8 Seven Surprising Secrets #2: No Sacred Cows 65
Chapter 9 Seven Surprising Secrets #3: The Golden Rule 105
Chapter 10 Seven Surprising Secrets #4: Your Body is Your Castle 135
Chapter 11 Seven Surprising Secrets #5: Filing a Joint Return 167
Chapter 12 Seven Surprising Secrets #6: The Loving Touch 187
Chapter 13 Seven Surprising Secrets #7: Beyond Boring 205
Chapter 14 Seven Secrets to Avoiding the Seven-Year Itch 223
Chapter 15 The Stress Test 227
Chapter 16 Marriage as a Torch Red Convertible 245
Chapter 17 A Tribute to Lasting Love 259
Chapter 18 Failure is an Option 263
Chapter 19 Reflections on Love and Marriage 273
Appendix 277
The Benefits of Marriage 278
A Seven-Week Program for Developing Ongoing Sharing in Your Marriage 282
Salad Recipes from "America's #1 Love and Marriage Experts" 288
Filing a Joint Return Activity 297
Marriage as a Torch Red Convertible Activity 299
About the Authors 301
Index 302