Short description
A series of self-tests that aim to enable any couple to predict their potential marital satisfaction before marriage. Written by an experienced academic clinician, the book offers a step-by-step scientific method for evaluating a relationship.
Long description
A series of self-tests that aim to enable any couple to predict their potential marital satisfaction before marriage. Written by an academic clinician with over 20 years experience in the field, the book offers a step-by-step scientific method for evaluating a relationship and understanding the 25 specific factors that predict a satisfying partnership. The tests are adapted from a widely-utilized psychological assessment tool known as RELATE which has a proven track record of predicting, with 85% accuracy, who will remain happily together. They deliver a system of scores which help with making crucial decisions about whether or not to break-up or consummate a relationship.
Review
Here's your chance to learn more about the potential of your relationship. With this book, you'll learn about the things that put marriages-maybe yours-at risk and more importantly, what areas you need to focus on to build a lasting and happy relationship. With its strong basis in marital research, I highly recommAnd this book for those wanting to make a solid investment in their future together. --Scott Stanley, coauthor, Fighting for Your Marriage
This book should be made available in every high school, church, and public library. --Diane Solee, director, Coalition for Marriage, Family, and Couples Education
This book is based on the best of what is known about predicting marital satisfaction. Its style and content are unique and directly applicable to couples. --Bob Stahmann, author, Premarital and Remarital Counseling
Table of contents
- Foreward by Robert F
- Stahmann, Ph
- D
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Myths About Preparing for Marriage
- The Marriage Triangle
- Three Factors That Predict Your Future Marital Satisfaction
- The Marriage Triangle, Factor
- Your Individual and Relationship Contexts
- The Marriage Triangle, Factor
- Your Individual Traits
- The Marriage Triangle, Factor
- Your Couple Traits
- Your Own Personal Marriage Triangle
- Putting the Three Factors Together
- Whom and When Not to Marry!
- Other Resources for Marriage Preparation
- In Conclusion
- Notes
- The Author