Reviews"This is the marriage book we've been waiting for!" -Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW, bestselling author of The Gifts of Imperfection and Daring Greatly "Required reading for anyone hoping to interact successfully with any other human." -Martha Beck, author of Leaving the Saints "If you're asking the question, "But what do I DO?" this book is for you. Marriage Rules is wise, gripping, funny, sanity-saving and above all, useful. It's brimming with Lerner's warmth, sharp wit, remarkable clarity, and practical advice." -Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. author of Driven to Distraction "This book is an astonishing blend of down-home wisdom and clinical experience. I can't think of a better comprehensive guide to making marriage work for today's couples. Read it for your own relationship and give it to every newlywed you know." -William J. Doherty, Ph.D., professor at the University of Minnesota and author of Take Back Your Marriage "Don't be fooled by this book's simplicity: Lerner, a distinguished psychologist, offers a real-life roadmap for a healthy relationship. She is an outstanding guide, accompanying us on the hard moments of the journey while escorting us firmly in the direction of love and joy and wisdom." -Pat Love, co-author of How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It "Open this book anywhere and you'll find a rule that will rescue you from the swamps and quicksands of marriage and couplehood. What a beautiful, smart, witty and eminently helpful book!" - Janis Abrahms Spring, Ph.D., author of After the Affair, "Don't be fooled by this book's simplicity: Lerner, a distinguished psychologist, offers a real-life roadmap for a healthy relationship. She is an outstanding guide, accompanying us on the hard moments of the journey while escorting us firmly in the direction of love and joy and wisdom." - Patricia Love, coauthor of How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It, "This is the marriage book we've been waiting for!" -Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW, bestselling author of The Gifts of Imperfection and Daring Greatly "Required reading for anyone hoping to interact successfully with any other human." -Martha Beck, author of Leaving the Saints "If you're asking the question, "But what do I DO?" this book is for you. Marriage Rules is wise, gripping, funny, sanity-saving and above all, useful. It's brimming with Lerner's warmth, sharp wit, remarkable clarity, and practical advice." -Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. author of Driven to Distraction "This book is an astonishing blend of down-home wisdom and clinical experience. I can't think of a better comprehensive guide to making marriage work for today's couples. Read it for your own relationship and give it to every newlywed you know." -William J. Doherty, Ph.D., professor at the University of Minnesota and author of Take Back Your Marriage "Don't be fooled by this book's simplicity: Lerner, a distinguished psychologist, offers a real-life roadmap for a healthy relationship. She is an outstanding guide, accompanying us on the hard moments of the journey while escorting us firmly in the direction of love and joy and wisdom." -Pat Love, co-author of How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It "Open this book anywhere and you'll find a rule that will rescue you from the swamps and quicksands of marriage and couplehood. What a beautiful, smart, witty and eminently helpful book!" -Janis Abrahms Spring, Ph.D., author of After the Affair, "This is the marriage book we've been waiting for!" --Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW, bestselling author of The Gifts of Imperfection and Daring Greatly "Required reading for anyone hoping to interact successfully with any other human." --Martha Beck, author of Leaving the Saints "If you're asking the question, "But what do I DO?" this book is for you. Marriage Rules is wise, gripping, funny, sanity-saving and above all, useful. It's brimming with Lerner's warmth, sharp wit, remarkable clarity, and practical advice." --Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. author of Driven to Distraction "This book is an astonishing blend of down-home wisdom and clinical experience. I can't think of a better comprehensive guide to making marriage work for today's couples. Read it for your own relationship and give it to every newlywed you know." --William J. Doherty, Ph.D., professor at the University of Minnesota and author of Take Back Your Marriage "Don't be fooled by this book's simplicity: Lerner, a distinguished psychologist, offers a real-life roadmap for a healthy relationship. She is an outstanding guide, accompanying us on the hard moments of the journey while escorting us firmly in the direction of love and joy and wisdom." --Pat Love, co-author of How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It "Open this book anywhere and you'll find a rule that will rescue you from the swamps and quicksands of marriage and couplehood. What a beautiful, smart, witty and eminently helpful book!" --Janis Abrahms Spring, Ph.D., author of After the Affair, "This is the marriage book we've been waiting for!" --Bren Brown, Ph.D., LMSW, bestselling author of The Gifts of Imperfection and Daring Greatly "Required reading for anyone hoping to interact successfully with any other human." --Martha Beck, author of Leaving the Saints "If you're asking the question, "But what do I DO?" this book is for you. Marriage Rules is wise, gripping, funny, sanity-saving and above all, useful. It's brimming with Lerner's warmth, sharp wit, remarkable clarity, and practical advice." --Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. author of Driven to Distraction "This book is an astonishing blend of down-home wisdom and clinical experience. I can't think of a better comprehensive guide to making marriage work for today's couples. Read it for your own relationship and give it to every newlywed you know." --William J. Doherty, Ph.D., professor at the University of Minnesota and author of Take Back Your Marriage "Don't be fooled by this book's simplicity: Lerner, a distinguished psychologist, offers a real-life roadmap for a healthy relationship. She is an outstanding guide, accompanying us on the hard moments of the journey while escorting us firmly in the direction of love and joy and wisdom." --Pat Love, co-author of How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It "Open this book anywhere and you'll find a rule that will rescue you from the swamps and quicksands of marriage and couplehood. What a beautiful, smart, witty and eminently helpful book!" --Janis Abrahms Spring, Ph.D., author of After the Affair
Dewey Decimal306.872
Synopsis"This is the marriage book we've been waiting for!" -Brene Brown, Ph.D., LMSW, bestselling author of Daring Greatly Coupling up is complicated-Dr. Harriet Lerner's marriage rules are not. This marriage book provides couple's therapy in a unique format perfect for today's world. The renowned author of The Dance of Anger gives readers more than one hundred rules that cover all the hot spots in long-term relationships. Marriage Rules offers new relationship advice to age-old problems ("He won't talk"/"She doesn't want sex") as well as modern ones (your partner's relationship to technology). If one person in a couple follows ten rules of his or her choice, it will generate a major, positive change. All that's required is a genuine wish for a better relationship and a willingness to practice. Marriage Rules is a treasure chest of lively, practical advice to help you navigate your relationships issues with clarity, courage, and joyous conviction., "This is the marriage book we've been waiting for " --Bren Brown, Ph.D., LMSW, bestselling author of Daring Greatly Coupling up is complicated--Dr. Harriet Lerner's marriage rules are not. This marriage book provides couple's therapy in a unique format perfect for today's world. The renowned author of The Dance of Anger gives readers more than one hundred rules that cover all the hot spots in long-term relationships. Marriage Rules offers new relationship advice to age-old problems ("He won't talk"/"She doesn't want sex") as well as modern ones (your partner's relationship to technology). If one person in a couple follows ten rules of his or her choice, it will generate a major, positive change. All that's required is a genuine wish for a better relationship and a willingness to practice. Marriage Rules is a treasure chest of lively, practical advice to help you navigate your relationships issues with clarity, courage, and joyous conviction.