Boundaries in Marriage
Understanding the Choices That Make or Break Loving Relationships

Name: Boundaries in Marriage
Brand: Harper Christian
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (12 reviews)
Author: Henry Cloud
ISBN: 9780310261384

Author: Henry Cloud, John Townsend

Narrator: Dick Fredricks

Unabridged: 9 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 11/19/2003

Categories: Nonfiction, Religion, Christian Living, Love & Marriage, Self-help, Communication & Social Skills, Family & Relationships, Spiritual Growth

Synopsis

Learn when to say yes and how to say no in the context of your marriage relationship.In Boundaries in Marriage, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend, counselors and authors of the New York Times bestseller Boundaries, teach us that healthy boundaries are the property lines that define and protect you and your spouse as individuals. Once you have them in place, a good marriage can become better, and a less-than-satisfying one can even be saved.Boundaries in Marriage will give you the tools and encouragement you need to:Set and maintain personal boundaries and respect those of your spouseUnderstand and practice two key ingredients to a successful marriage: freedom and responsibilityEstablish values that form a godly structure and architecture for your marriageProtect your marriage from different kinds of "intruders"Work with a spouse who understands and values boundaries--or with one who doesn'tIt's time to deepen your love by providing a better environment for it to flourish, and Drs. Cloud and Townsend are here to help. Discover how boundaries can make life better today!

About Henry Cloud

Dr. Henry Cloud is a clinical psychologist, pastor to pastors, and New York Times bestselling author. His 45 books, including the iconic Boundaries, have sold over 20 million copies worldwide. Throughout his storied career as a clinician, he started treatment centers, created breakthrough new models rooted in research, and has been a leading voice on issues of mental health and leadership on a global scale. Dr. Cloud lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Tori, and their two daughters, Olivia and Lucy.

About John Townsend

Dr. John Townsend is a nationally known leadership consultant, psychologist, and author, selling over 10 million books, including the New York Times bestselling Boundaries series. John founded the Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling and the Townsend Leadership Program. Dr. Townsend travels extensively for corporate consulting, speaking events, and to help develop leaders, their teams, and their families. John and his family live in Southern California and Texas. Visit DrTownsend.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Shellie on October 10, 2017

This book, thankfully, never once advises you to light candles, wear a red dress and stand on a chair clapping when your husband walks in the door. I have read plenty of those books and I appreciate that if someone’s relationship is feeling “stale”, those techniques might work to “spice things up a......more

Goodreads review by Cindy on March 29, 2014

I am going to give this book 5 stars because I think it goes a long way in correcting marital problems that may arise from a misunderstanding of traditional Christian teaching about submission. I believe my own misunderstanding of this concept helped create problems in my own marriage. Making a few......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on September 16, 2014

I wish I had read this when I had first got married. I picked this up mostly because the hold list at the library for the boundaries with kids was too long. I am so glad I did because it has already helped me be a better wife. I got a lot out of the first half of the book. The second half is for tro......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on November 26, 2012

Healthy boundaries in marriage are about protecting love, not changing your partner or getting even. The authors stress taking responsibility for our own shortcomings, making sure we have "gotten the log out" of our own eye before before demanding that the other take the speck out of his. Great tips......more

Goodreads review by James on October 13, 2014

This is an excellent book that well illustrates not only how your your willingness to put up with the character flaws of another will affect a relationship (whether in marriage or not!), but also how their willingness to put up with your character flaws will affect the same relationship. Gone are the......more

Awards

Christian Book Award Winner