World Class Marriage

by Patty Howell, Ralph Jones

Millions of American marriages have failed or will fail, resulting in what the authors see as a social epidemic that brings devastating consequences to the couple, their children, and to the economic and social fabric of society. Building upon their notion of the 16 "pillars" that promote a healthy and rewarding marriage, the authors present a structure for relationship success that is built upon groundbreaking information about what does and does not work in relationships and the conditions that promote growth and intimacy. This approach offers couples a powerful toolbox for eliminating behaviors that damage their relationship and pumping up the behaviors that promote love, caring, closeness and cooperation. World Class Marriage is a book all couples who want to see their marriages last should read and share.

Genres: Nonfiction

150 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

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Patty Howell, Ed.M., A.G.C., is President of Healthy Relationships California, a non-profit organization that has taught evidence-based relationship skills to more than 250,000 California couples, parents, dads, and singles since 2005.

Patty is also an international trainer who has taught in 15 countries around the world, and an author whose books have been translated into 12 languages. Her expertise in communication and conflict resolution skills is reflected in "World Class Marriage" that she co-wrote with her late husband, Ralph Jones. Patty is also the author of numerous training programs including "World Class Relationships for Work & Home", "Raising World Class Kids", "Anger Management", "Getting Healthy", "Management and Self-Esteem", "Dealing with Difficult Emotions" and "Parenting in the Digital Age". For information, visit www.RelationshipsCA.org

She has created several international friendship projects which she talks about in her Girl Power book called "Zoey's Rose Garden"--the first in her intended Girl Power Series.

Reviews

[Shelece · Rating 5 out of 5]

Though this book has "Marriage" in the title, I found it very helpful even as a single woman. The skills described here can be practiced in any close relationship, not just marriage. Hopefully learning these skills before I can married will prevent problems farther down the road!

[Nan · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's really good. One learns how to live in good romantic relationships, to recognize our own mistakes and to live in plenitude with the one you love the most. It really works, I recommend it!

[Crizzle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good stuff, for marriage and for generally being a better human being.