5 simple steps to take your marriage from good to great
By: Terri L. Orbuch.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780385342865
Subjects: Marriage -- Psychological aspects; Communication in marriage
Other titles: Five simple steps to take your marriage from good to great
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Step 1: Expect less, get more. Neutralize frustrations that are eroding your relationship; title: Step 2: Give incentives and rewards. Do and say simple things to keep your partner happy; title: Step 3: Have daily briefings. Practice the 10-minute rule to really get to know your spouse; title: Step 4: Implement change. Take risks to reduce boredom and keep things fresh; title: Step 5: Keep costs low, benefits high. Audit marriage behaviors to weed out the unprofitable ones; title: Conclusion.