Publisher's Synopsis
The Top 10 Marriage Essentials is a reflection of the couples work that Paul Shaffer has done over his lengthy career as a professional counselor. Moving past his books on couples conflict resolution, Marriage Essentials addresses ten of the most common dilemmas that chronically show themselves in marriages:? realistic role expectations? creating true intimacy? keeping the marriage as a priority? maintaining healthy boundaries? fostering respect? practicing validation? exercising loving accountability? embracing forgiveness? dealing with differing perceptions? a healthy youEqual time is spent addressing both the problem and the solutions, with summary questions included to personalize the reading experience and promote further discussion for the couple.