It Takes One to Tango, Winifred M. Reilly, MA, MFT
It Takes One to Tango, Winifred M. Reilly, MA, MFT
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It Takes One to Tango
How I Rescued My Marriage with (Almost) No Help from My Spouse—and How You Can, Too

Author: Winifred M. Reilly, MA, MFT

Narrator: Karen White

Unabridged: 7 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 04/04/2017


Synopsis

Conventional wisdom says that "it takes two" to turn a troubled marriage around and that both partners must have a shared commitment to change. So when couples can't agree on how—or whether—to make their marriage better, many give up or settle for a less-than-satisfying marriage (or think the only way out is divorce).

Fortunately, there is an alternative.

It Takes One to Tango is a groundbreaking guide that shows how one determined partner—acting alone—can spark lasting, significant change in a marriage, often accomplishing change that cannot be made any other way. It doesn't matter how short-fused, argumentative, or seemingly impossible your partner can be—or how long you've been stuck.

Marriage and family therapist Winifred Reilly has this message for struggling partners: Take the lead. Doing so is effective—and powerful.


About Winifred M. Reilly, MA, MFT

Winifred M. Reilly, MA, MFT, is a psychotherapist specializing in marital therapy and relationship issues, with a private practice in Berkeley, California. In her nearly thirty-four years of clinical practice she has treated hundreds of couples-many who are convinced they are headed for divorce. Ms. Reilly has been a guest lecturer on marriage and sexuality, and her writing has appeared on Huffington Post, The Good Men Project, XOJane, and on her blog, Speaking of Marriage.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Suzanne on August 01, 2017

Winifred Reilly is a family therapist who realizes that her own marriage is in decay. She decides that a major change is in order and proceeds to apply many of her own professional strategies towards salvaging her relationship. Winifred quickly realizes that the first step in improving her marriage......more

Goodreads review by Trey on October 23, 2017

"It's up to you to make yourself happy in your marriage."  I heard an interview with the author on The Art of Charm and was really impressed with her focus on individuality and being the architect of your own joy in your relationship. This book does not disappoint one bit. Since I JUST finished it abo......more

Goodreads review by Jonathan on December 04, 2022

A good book. It can be summed up in a few sentences. You are responsible for yourself and your own happiness. You choose to be married. Unhappy? Makes changes in and for yourself. Stop trying to change your partner. There’s more that was good about relationship dynamics and hearing how other’s relatio......more

Goodreads review by Tori on May 18, 2018

This book was outstanding. Don't let the title fool you: your marriage or relationship doesn't need to be in need of a rescue for you to reap the benefits of Winifred Reilly's message here, which is that you are the creator of your own joy and happiness in your relationship. I KNOW!!!!!! IT'S NOT YO......more

Goodreads review by Cindy on August 07, 2017

Remember how we all thought it takes TWO to Tango? It seems not everyone agrees! What happens when one partner in a relationship has had enough and is ready to give up and walk away? Most experts would argue both people in the relationship need to get together and figure out how to make it work, or b......more