Marriage Rules, Harriet Lerner
Marriage Rules, Harriet Lerner
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Marriage Rules
A Manual for the Married and the Coupled Up

Author: Harriet Lerner

Narrator: Natalie Ross

Unabridged: 5 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 04/26/2022

Synopsis

Following a unique format perfect for today's world, the renowned author of The Dance of Anger gives us just over 100 rules that cover all the hot spots in long-term relationships.Marriage Rules offers new solutions to age-old problems ("He won't talk"/"She doesn't want sex") as well as modern ones (your partner's relationship to technology.) You'll also learn how to: Calm things down and warm them up Talk straight and fight fair Listen well as a spiritual practice Connect with a distant partner Survive the unique challenges of children, stepchildren and difficult- laws Follow a 12-step program to overcome defensiveness Know how and when to draw the line Take back your marriage when things fall apart Marriage Rules is a treasure chest of lively, practical advice to help you navigate your couple relationship with clarity, courage, and joyous conviction. If one person in a couple follows ten rules of his or her choice, it will generate a major, positive change. All that's required is a genuine wish for a better relationship and a willingness to practice.

About The Author

Harriet Lerner, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist whose many acclaimed books, including The Dance of Anger and the upcoming Why Won't You Apologize, have topped six million copies in combined sales. She is a dynamic, sought-after speaker who has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, and NPR, and she hosts The Dance of Connection blog on psychologytoday.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by K on December 25, 2014

I'm a big fan of Harriet Lerner's, and was excited to hear that she had a (relatively) new book out. Harriet writes in a deceptively simple, accessible, down-to-earth manner but is solidly grounded in systems theory. As such, her advice tends to be similar to what I would recommend as a therapist ra......more

Goodreads review by Emily on October 09, 2012

I have never read a self-help book before. Not that I couldn't use a little help; I just don't usually turn to books when I do. And I've certainly never thought about OWNING one. I saw this book in a bookstore, and I scoffed,"Who would ever need that book?" Then, I had a gut-check and thought, "Maybe......more

Goodreads review by Keris on May 16, 2013

I don't think I've ever read a marriage manual before, but I'd seen this one recommended so many times that I thought I'd give it a go. And it's so good! Excellent, sensible, reassuring, and practical relationship advice. No personality changes required - just little suggestions for being a better p......more

Goodreads review by SwensonBooks on April 24, 2012

I begin with two confessional caveats. One, Harriet Goldhor Lerner is my second cousin; we communicate by email, but have never met. Two, I am not Marriage Rules’ target audience even though my husband of 16 years and I have been in marriage counseling for two years. In 1985, Harriet (she’s family, I......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on July 24, 2023

My fiancé and I got this as an engagement gift and it was filled with the most bizarre marriage advice. For example, she suggests that if you want to minimize arguing, agree to only speak in Spanish with each other. Because you don’t know any insults in Spanish, you’ll stop fighting! There were a co......more

Quotes

“This is the marriage book we’ve been waiting for!”
—Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW, bestselling author of The Gifts of Imperfection and Daring Greatly

“Required reading for anyone hoping to interact successfully with any other human.”
—Martha Beck, author of Leaving the Saints

"If you're asking the question, "But what do I DO?" this book is for you. Marriage Rules is wise, gripping, funny, sanity-saving and above all, useful. It's brimming with Lerner's warmth, sharp wit, remarkable clarity, and practical advice."
—Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. author of Driven to Distraction

"This book is an astonishing blend of down-home wisdom and clinical experience. I can't think of a better comprehensive guide to making marriage work for today's couples. Read it for your own relationship and give it to every newlywed you know."
—William J. Doherty, Ph.D., professor at the University of Minnesota and author of Take Back Your Marriage

"Don't be fooled by this book's simplicity: Lerner, a distinguished psychologist, offers a real-life roadmap for a healthy relationship. She is an outstanding guide, accompanying us on the hard moments of the journey while escorting us firmly in the direction of love and joy and wisdom."
—Pat Love, co-author of How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It

"Open this book anywhere and you'll find a rule that will rescue you from the swamps and quicksands of marriage and couplehood. What a beautiful, smart, witty and eminently helpful book!"
—Janis Abrahms Spring, Ph.D., author of After the Affair

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