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

To this new edition (the original came out in 1994), the authors have added current research on marriage and societal changes. At its core, however, remains the program that Markman and Scott Stanley, codirectors of the Center for Marital and Family Studies at the University of Denver, created to help couples overcome nuptial difficulties: the Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP). Based on empirical research, PREP emphasizes teaching couples to handle conflict better by using the speaker–listener technique, which involves having one person speak at a time while the other actively listens. Because of the authors′ unfortunate attempts at humor and some rather unncessary and slapdash–looking cartoon, this is perhaps not to most appealing manual on the subject. Nonetheless, it′s still recommended for public and social work libraries owing to the tried–and–true methodology it explains. (Library Journal, November 15, 2001)

"Just about everyone can improve their marriage.... They can learn skills to help them handle negative emotions in marriage. It′s the discord that hurts kids," (USA Today, December 13, 2001)

"...recommended for public and social work libraries owing to the tried–and–true methodology it explains." (Library Journal, November 15, 2001)

"Just about everyone can improve their marriage.... They can learn skills to help them handle negative emotions in marriage. It′s the discord that hurts kids," (USA Today, December 13, 2001)

"A divorce prevention society should be formed to place a copy of this book in every hotel room in Niagara Falls–scratch that, every hotel room in this country. Every wife or husband struggling to say married, especially happily married, should read this book." — Maggie Gallagher, coauthor, The Case for Marriage: Why Married People are Happier, Healthier, & Better Off Financially

"I love this book! If you want to be happily, successfully married, buy it, master it, and it′s all you′ll every need. While you′re at it, buy a copy for every couple you love. You won′t need one for your kids, they′ll learn by watching you." — Diane Sollee, founder and director, Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education

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
∗ Develop a vision for your future together

You′ve seen the authors on Oprah, 20/20, 48 Hours, BBC, and CNN and read about their work with couples in Reader′s Digest, The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Times, The Wall Street Journal, The London Times, Redbook, Psychology Today, Modern Bride, Ladies Home Journal, Woman′s Day, New Woman, and McCall′s.
Now, read Fighting for Your Marriage and see what all the excitement is about.
This new and revised edition of Fighting for Your Marriage is based on the widely acclaimed PREPÒ (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
∗ Develop a vision for your future together

Howard J. Markman, Ph.D., is internationally known for his work on divorce prevention. He is professor of psychology and codirector of the Center for Marital and Family Studies at the University of Denver.
Scott M. Stanley, Ph.D., is a noted expert on marriage and commitment, and is codirector of the Center for Marital and Family Studies at the University of Denver. He has coauthored A Lasting Promise, the Christian version of this book.
Susan L. Blumberg, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and director of Interpersonal Communication Options. She specializes in helping families and couples revitalize their relationships.