Publisher's Synopsis
Praise for Reptiles in Love
"This book offers a refreshingly original look at the way couples operate and at what can go wrong. Dr. Ferguson has combined his clinical wisdom, his extensive experience helping couples, and his thorough understanding of current research to create a book that is both informed and user–friendly. Packed with practical guidance and numerous case examples and written in a lively, humorous style, this book is a delight to read and is sure to help both couples in distress and those seeking to strengthen their relationships."
Denise Beckfield , clinical psychologist and author, Master Your Panic and Take Back Your Life
"Another relationship book? Yes, and Reptiles in Love is different. It′s not only fun and easy to read, but it comes at the issue from an entirely new angle, using the newest brain science to help you recognize and change those perplexing repetitive problems in your relationship. Read it before your relationship goes extinct."
Bill O′Hanlon , marriage and family therapist and author, Love Is a Verb and Rewriting Love Stories
"Written in a warm, humorous, and very engaging way, this book offers wisdom, reassurance, and sensible advice, along with practical exercises and suggestions. Couples who want a more satisfying and lively relationship will benefit from reading and implementing Dr. Ferguson′s recommendations."
Mark A. Karpel , author, Evaluating Couples: A Handbook for Practitioners
"Don Ferguson has done an amazing piece of work in integrating an enormous body of professional knowledge on what makes marriages tick and how couples can help themselves when they′re having trouble. And he′s done all this in the most engaging, reader–friendly style I′ve come across in years."
Alan S. Gurman , professor and director of family therapy training, Department of Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin Medical School
"This refreshing book offers new insights for couples that will help them ′fight for their marriage.′"
Dr. Howard J. Markman , author, Fighting for Your Marriage and 12 Hours to a Great Marriage