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The Dance of Intimacy takes a careful look at relationships where intimacy is most challenged by too much emotional distance, too much intensity, or simply too much pain. In clear, direct and dramatic terms, Dr. Lerner illustrates how we can move differently in these relationships -- be they...

Why do men do what they do? The Amazing Development of Men helps you to understand men's behavior and gives you a new perspective so you can see men in a new way. Understand everything from "workaholics" to "mid-life crisis". Become more effective in choosing suitable mates. Have more love and harmony. Avoid disappointment. Respond well to the changes in men - including fathers, sons, husbands, men at work, and romantic interests.

This presentation is fast-paced, intriguing, and immediately useful for single and married women of all ages.

Has your partner become an angry, selfish, unhappy, or avoidant person? Does he refuse to go to counseling or work on your relationship? Would you like a way to make things better without having to end your relationship or threaten to? In What To Do When He Won’t Change, you will learn the four major motivations that drive men’s behavior in relationships.

Have a new husband by Friday? Is that even possible? Dr. Kevin Leman says it is. The New York Times best-selling author and self-help guru shows even the most frustrated wife how she can have a new husband by Friday. Leman reminds any wife that if what she's doing to get better behavior out of her husband isn't working now, it never will. So it's time for a change. That means it's time to change her own patterns of behavior.

Everything Changes assuages fears and uncertainty by teaching loved ones of newly recovering addicts how to navigate the often-tumultuous early months of recovery. Beverly Conyers, author of the acclaimed Addict in the Family, again shares the hope and knowledge that she gained as a parent of a recovering addict by focusing on the aftermath of addiction. She outlines the physical and psychological changes that recovering addicts go through and offers practical tools to help family members and friends.

For anyone who is married, preparing for marriage, or desperate to save a relationship teetering on the brink of divorce, marriage coaches Dave and Ann Wilson offer hope and strategies gleaned from personal experience and Scripture that really work. Vertical Marriage will give you the insight...

Do you find yourself struggling to connect with the people you care about? Does it seem like your thoughts are working against you? You aren't alone. The majority of our beliefs about the world are instilled in us before we reach the age of seven. The subconscious mind is constantly taking in experiences during those formative years, and those experiences determine how you approach your life.

Audiobook narrated by the author. Gary Thomas, pastor and bestselling author of Sacred Marriage, believes that one simple word can bring hope, light, and life into any marriage: Cherish. Most marriages survive by gritting teeth and holding on. But what if surviving marriage wasn't the goal? What...

Like most brides on their wedding day, you no doubt were filled with love for your husband and the hope of a happy life together. But perhaps today, as the realities of life together have settled in, those happy expectations are going unfulfilled. And it's tempting to think, "If only my husband would change, I'd be happy." That myth is but one of many that Rhonda Stoppe dispels in her easy-to-follow exploration of what it takes to experience a truly happy marriage.

In The Art of Parenting Together: How to Be Good Parents Together by Using Dynamic Parenting to Improve Your Kid’s Childhood, parenting author Frank Dixon shares practical strategies to help parents get on the same page—with calmer communication, consistent boundaries, and a united approach that supports your child’s emotional security.

Mood swings, sleepless nights, emotional distance, or sudden tears—if your partner doesn’t seem like herself lately, there’s a reason. This guide is for men who want to understand what’s happening during perimenopause and menopause, and how to stay connected through it. Written in a straightforward, relatable tone, this book breaks down the hormonal shifts affecting her mind, body, and emotions. It offers insights into what she may be experiencing, what you might notice, and how to support her without making things worse.

"Don’t change the people you love" may be the single worst piece of relationship advice ever given. The stark reality is that if you don’t find a way to change those you love, there’s a high chance they’ll annoy the shit out of you, and you’ll be left feeling resentful, frustrated, or even hateful. Leading life coach Jaemin Frazer argues that to prevent our relationships descending into maximum-level annoyance, not only is adjusting and improving the behavior of those you love appropriate, it is essential. To do so, you will need leverage.

In Us In Mind: How Changing Your Thoughts Can Change Your Marriage, you will discover through Scripture, research, and neuroscience an ironically simple way of rethinking how you see your marriage. You will focus on just five intentional thoughts which are designed to help you love well, even when it’s not easy.

Author Marcia Morgan walks you through the six most common married name options to reveal the pros and cons of each. You can even take a quiz to find out which choice is the best fit for you. Morgan weaves in personal stories and tips from men and women who embraced their married name choices and from those who had regrets. She describes the little-known history of why married women once had to change their names and looks at naming practices in other countries and cultures. The book simplifies an otherwise overwhelming decision process.

Is it possible to work with purpose, stay in love, and raise a healthy family--all at the same time? Popular podcast hosts and founders of Plywood People Jeff and André Shinabarger share proven research, insightful practices, and stories from 100 working couples to cast new vision for the...

Indestructible tells the shocking story of a marriage that didn't go as planned, the truth that shattered everything, and the beautiful unfolding of a woman who decided that saving her marriage wasn't worth losing herself. Like most people, Allison Fallon didn't get married thinking she would get divorced. In fact, marrying a pastor felt like the surest way to guarantee a safe and happy marriage. So when she found out the man she married was not the man she thought he was, she had some choices to make.

Advice for settling into your life as a newly married couple. Practical tips for building up your marriage in the formative years. Includes examples from author's life.

Millions of married couples have pledged to "love and to cherish, until death do us part." Most of us understand and get the love part... but what does it mean to cherish your spouse? Why do we say it once at the wedding and then rarely ever mention it again? In this six-session audio Bible...

Remember when you were first married? Your spouse did or said something constantly that you thought was endearing. Now, that same habit has turned into a major irritation, and a barrier to your relationship. The Chapman Guide to Negotiating Change with Your Spouse provides a simple three-step process for negotiating change without resorting to manipulation or arguing.

With this kind of situation happening each day, can you still call yourself a couple? Or are you simply two people living under the same roof and sleeping in the same bed, but living separate lives? Whether you can relate to this situation or you feel like you are the one left on the bed feeling ignored or forgotten, it's time to make a change. It's time for you to make a conscious effort to bring back the fire in your relationship and awaken the desire that brought you together in the first place - and this book can help you out with that.