Practical steps for making marriage last a lifetime
- Two noted relationship experts Wally Goddard and James Marshall offer down-to-earth advice for any couple who wants to strengthen their marriage and make it last a lifetime. In this important book the authors outline their six-step program-commit, grow, nurture, understand, solve, and serve-that has proven to be effective. Using a bountiful garden as a metaphor for a healthy marriage, the book encourages couples to invest time in growing their relationship, shine the light of encouragement on each other, deal with 'bugs’ and 'thorns, ’ and share time and resources to make the whole world blossom.
- Shows how to turn differences into blessings and transform difficult times into rewarding experiences
- Authors are part of the National Extension Marriage and Education Network
An honest and accurate look at relationships that offers couples a solid foundation for nurturing and growing their love.
Spis treści
Acknowledgments.
A Note from the Authors.
Introduction: Welcome to the Marriage Garden!
1 Commitment: The Choice to Pledge Your Best Efforts.
2 Grow: It Takes Vibrant People to Create Vibrant Relationships.
3 Nurture: Do the Work of Loving.
4 Understand: Cultivate Compassion for Your Partner.
5 Solve: Turn Differences into Blessings.
6 Serve: Give Back to Your Community.
7 Gardening, Harvesting, and Planning for the Future.
References.
Recommended Resources.
About the Authors.
Index.
O autorze
H. Wallace (Wally) Goddard, Ph D, is professor of family life with the University of Arkansas. Dr. Goddard is an award-winning teacher, speaker, and author.
James P. Marshall, Ph D, is assistant professor of family life with the University of Arkansas. Dr. Marshall is a licensed marriage and family therapist. Both Goddard and Marshall are part of the National Extension Relationship and Marriage Education Network.
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