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Barbara Bartlein has worked with hundreds of couples as they have worked to save their marriages, and she is now ready to share the secrets of what they have learned together. A happy, successful marriage almost always is the result of hard work and commitment, she says, but all too often, people don't know what to do to improve their marriages. This is where "Why Did I Marry You Anyway?" fills the gap. With '12.5 strategies' that cover all the common problems in relationships?like money, children, sex, and in-laws?she tells couples what to do and shows them how to do it. Each chapter approaches these problems in the same way. First, a common complaint is explored. Second, common myths that block solutions to the problem are identified and helpful ways of countering them are suggested. Third, case studies illustrate the concepts in action. Finally, quizzes and tools provide opportunities to practice these new skills and behaviors.

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Hollywood movies like "Sleepless in Seattle" and "An Affair to Remember" bombard us with unobtainable notions of love - we are told that if you meet the right person, you'll fall in love, get married, and live happily ever after.However, while love is of great importance, great marriages are not based on love alone. A happy, successful marriage is almost always the result of hard work and commitment. But all too often, when people start to have problems, they don't know what to do or where to turn for help."Why Did I Marry You Anyway?" is a practical, supportive guide to exploring common relationship problems - like money, children, work, and sex - and finding the right ways to overcome them and create a stronger more loving relationship along the way.

Author Biography

Barbara Bartlein is a qualified therapist, successful businesswoman, and writer. Her work regularly appears in numerous professional journals.

Review

""Some self-help books start out strong, make their point, and lose their edge. This is not the case with WHY DID I MARRY YOU ANYWAY?"

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Barbara Bartlein has worked with hundreds of couples as they have worked to save their marriages, and she is now ready to share the secrets of what they have learned together. A happy, successful marriage almost always is the result of hard work and commitment, she says, but all too often, people don't know what to do to improve their marriages. This is where "Why Did I Marry You Anyway?" fills the gap. With '12.5 strategies' that cover all the common problems in relationships'like money, children, sex, and in-laws'she tells couples what to do and shows them how to do it. Each chapter approaches these problems in the same way. First, a common complaint is explored. Second, common myths that block solutions to the problem are identified and helpful ways of countering them are suggested. Third, case studies illustrate the concepts in action. Finally, quizzes and tools provide opportunities to practice these new skills and behaviors.

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""Some self-help books start out strong, make their point, and lose their edge. This is not the case with WHY DID I MARRY YOU ANYWAY?"

Details ISBN158182632X Author Barbara Bartlein Short Title WHY DID I MARRY YOU ANYW REV/E Pages 332 Publisher Cumberland House Publishing Edition Description Revised Language English ISBN-10 158182632X ISBN-13 9781581826326 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 646.78 Illustrations Yes Year 2007 Publication Date 2007-11-30 Imprint Cumberland House Publishing,US Subtitle Overcoming the Myths That Hinder a Happy Marriage Place of Publication Nashville Country of Publication United States Edition 2nd Residence Milwaukee, WI, US Birth 1951 DOI 10.1604/9781581826326 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2007-12-13 AU Release Date 2008-02-07 We've got this

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