Orbuch has made remarkable discoveries about happiness, sexuality, human mating patterns and relationship longevity.
by Terri L. Orbuch, Ph.D.
From Dr. Terri Orbuch, the renowned therapist and nationally recognized relationship expert known as The Love Doctor®, comes a book that breaks new ground in marital relationships.
The head researcher in a large-scale, unprecedented ongoing study funded by the National Institutes of Health — which has followed 373 couples for more than 22 years — Orbuch has made some remarkable discoveries about happiness, sexuality, human mating patterns and relationship longevity.
She releases the study’s findings to the public in this book, sharing her insights and never-before-revealed strategies for improving and enhancing your marriage — at every stage.
Based on the latest research about what works in happy marriages, Orbuch offers an accessible, step-by-step roadmap for reconnecting with feelings of first love and gaining a deeper appreciation for the things you and your spouse share.
She defines five simple strategies to help couples navigate the daily minefield of marriage … from defusing frustrations that erode your relationship to the simple things that will keep your partner happy … from the 10-minute rule to help you really get to know your spouse to reducing boredom and weeding out unprofitable behaviors.
Filled with exercises, checklists and some surprising statistics, this book will help you bring happiness, joy and fulfillment to the most important relationship of your life.
$26 hardcover — Delacorte Press, a division of Random House, 1745 Broadway, New York, NY 10019.
Reprinted from AzNetNews, Volume 28, Number 6, December 2009/January 2010.
April 15, 2012
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