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

by Howard J. Markman (Author), Scott M. Stanley (Author), Susan L. Blumberg (Author)

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  Paperback
  1996

  $3.23

  The authors of this work examine strategies of their PREP (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program) approach for helping couples prevent marital distress and divorce. They reveal, for example, research that highlights the major difference between men and women in relationships, the way they fight and how shared commitment is essential for fair fighting between partners. At the end of each chapter, the authors provide engaging exercises for practicing new tactics for dealing with minor irritations or tough and sensitive issues.

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  Paperback
  2001

  $3.23

  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, and develop a vision for your future together.