Happy for the Long Haul: A Practical Guide to Creating a Marriage That Goes the Distance

by Iona Monk

The average couple goes to therapy seven years too late—but with Happy for the Long Haul, there’s no need to wait.

From seasoned couples therapist Iona Monk, MA, this guide offers deeply human and relatable insight for building a relationship that stands the test of time.
Drawing on twenty-five years of clinical practice and almost thirty years of marriage, Monk offers proven tools and strategies that will help readers identify, name, and dismantle the toxic barriers that undermine trust, intimacy, and understanding in relationships. Real-life stories and practical exercises illustrate the following and to get unstuck after blocked connectionHow good intentions can go bad and how to prevent it from happening in the first placeHow to create a secure foundation for maintaining a loving and satisfying relationship With clarity, humor, and insight, Happy for the Long Haul will empower couples to restore closeness and communication in their relationships from the comfort of their own homes in order to build a bond that goes the distance.

257 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 22, 2026

Reviews

[Kathy Jirovec · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading what a good marriage would look like.