Gina has been married to her wealthy, handsome husband, Reid, for seven years. They were blessed with adorable children and supposedly living a happy life as a married couple. But then Gina started to suspect that her husband was cheating on her, and it left her in a state of indecision… Now, to make matters worse, her husband has announced the unthinkable—he and his secretary are heading off on a business trip. The worst part is they’ll be staying in the same suite! Has his heart moved on from Gina to another woman? In order to win him back, Gina’s going to take drastic measures that will shock even her!

Mining centuries and cultures, sources and genres, bestselling editors Lisa Grunwald and Stephen Adler offer answers from ancient history and modern politics, poetry and pamphlets, plays and songs, newspaper ads and postcards. An A-to-Z compendium, exploring topics from Adam and Even to Beginnings, Fidelity to Grievances, Sex to Triumphs. You'll hear from novelists, clergymen, sex experts, and presidents, with guest appearances by the likes of Napoleon and Josephine, Lucy and Desi, Luois C.K., and Neil Patrick Harris. Casanova calls marriage the tomb of love, and Stephen King calls it his greatest accomplishment.

The definitive history of the marriage equality debate in the United States, praised by Library Journal as "beautifully and accessibly written. . . . An essential work.” As a legal scholar who first argued in the early 1990s for a right to gay marriage, William N. Eskridge Jr. has been on the front lines of the debate over same‑sex marriage for decades. In this book, Eskridge and his coauthor, Christopher R. Riano, offer a panoramic and definitive history of America’s marriage equality debate. The authors explore the deeply religious, rabidly political, frequently administrative, and pervasively constitutional features of the debate and consider all angles of its dramatic history. While giving a full account of the legal and political issues, the authors never lose sight of the personal stories of the people involved, or of the central place the right to marry holds in a person’s ability to enjoy the dignity of full citizenship. This is not a triumphalist or one‑sided book but a thoughtful history of how the nation wrestled with an important question of moral and legal equality.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Over a million copies sold! “An eminently practical guide to an emotionally intelligent—and long-lasting—marriage.”—Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work has revolutionized the way we understand, repair, and strengthen marriages. John Gottman’s unprecedented study of couples over a period of years has allowed him to observe the habits that can make—and break—a marriage. Here is the culmination of that work: the seven principles that guide couples on a path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship. Straightforward yet profound, these principles teach partners new approaches for resolving conflicts, creating new common ground, and achieving greater levels of intimacy. Gottman offers strategies and resources to help couples collaborate more effectively to resolve any problem, whether dealing with issues related to sex, money, religion, work, family, or anything else. Packed with new exercises and the latest research out of the esteemed Gottman Institute, this revised edition of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential.

Just as Masters and Johnson were pioneers in the study of human sexuality, so Dr. John Gottman has revolutionized the study of marriage. As a professor of psychology at the University of Washington and the founder and director of the Seattle Marital and Family Institute, he has studied the habits of married couples in unprecedented detail over the course of many years. His findings, and his heavily attended workshops, have already turned around thousands of faltering marriages. This book is the culmination of his life's work: the seven principles that guide couples on the path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship. Straightforward in their approach, yet profound in their effect, these principles teach partners new and startling strategies for making their marriage work. Gottman helps couples focus on each other, on paying attention to the small day-to-day moments that, strung together, make up the heart and soul of any relationship. Being thoughtful about ordinary matters provides spouses with a solid foundation for resolving conflict when it does occur and finding strategies for living with those issues that cannot be resolved. Packed with questionnaires and exercises whose effectiveness has been proven in Dr. Gottman's workshops, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential. The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the result of Dr. John Gottman's many years of closely observing thousands of marriages. This kind of longitudinal research has never been done before. Based on his findings, he has culled seven principles essential to the success of any marriage. Maintain a love map. Foster fondness and admiration. Turn toward instead of away. Accept influence. Solve solvable conflicts. Cope with conflicts you can't resolve. Create shared meaning. Dr. Gottman's unique questionnaires and exercises will guide couples on the road to revitalizing their marriage, or making a strong one even better.

It’s like she’d entered a different world… When Kristy visits Paris to commemorate her parents’ death by staying at the luxury hotel where they spent their honeymoon, the hotel employees all look at her with shock. Not knowing why, Kristy tries to book one of the cheapest rooms in the hotel and makes eye contact with a breathtakingly gorgeous man named Armand Dutournier. His strong gaze immediately captures Kristy’s heart. “You betrayed me!” Armand yells and then kisses her passionately. Everything is a mystery—Armand’s identity, his familiarity and the existence of a potential mirror image of Kristy!

Where is hope when there is no hope? First-time parents Joe and Tahni Cullen were thrust into the confusing world of autism when their toddler, Josiah, suddenly lost his ability to speak, play, and socialize. The diagnosis: Autism Spectrum Disorder. In their attempts to see Josiah recover and regain speech, the Cullens underwent overwhelming physical, emotional, and financial struggles. While other kids around him improved, Josiah only got worse. Five years later, Josiah, who had not been formally taught to read or write, suddenly began to type on his iPad profound paragraphs about God, science, history, business, music, strangers, and heaven. Josiah’s eye-opening visions, heavenly encounters, and supernatural experiences forced his family out of their comfort zone and predictable theology, catapulting them into a mind-blowing love-encounter with Jesus.Find hope in hardship.Catch a fresh glimpse of heaven.Learn to hear and trust God’s voice.Identify the roles of Father, Son, and Spirit.Be aware of the workings of angels, and much more!Follow a trail of truth into Josiah’s mysterious world, and see why his family and friends can no longer stay silent.

In this inspiring book, best-selling author Abigail Trafford describes how people over fifty are rewriting the script of love and in the process redefining the institution of marriage for future generations. Drawing on interviews with hundreds of men and women, married and single, gay and straight, Trafford explores what it means to love and be loved in the decades after midlife - and offers solutions to the most common problems that define this period, such as ''retired spouse syndrome'' and divorce. Wise and compassionate, As Time Goes By is an essential guide to the pursuit of love and happiness in this dynamic stage of life.

Nearly all couples experience seasons of relational stress. But as clinical psychologist David Hawkins shows, these times are predictable and manageable. In fact, they can even lead to positive changes and renewed growth. This easy-to-read handbook highlights important warning signals, helping readers avoid many serious consequences of relational trouble. Couples will discover how to call a truce, create stability, and reestablish trust. They'll also learn to... explore the causes of conflict, including longstanding patterns and recent trauma humbly and honestly commit to the process of change eliminate barriers to growth, such as denial, shortcuts, and simplistic solutions identify and build on good things in the relationship develop new skills for communication and conflict resolution Packed with biblical wisdom and practical information from the counseling office, 10 Lifesavers for Every Couple affirms the value of marriage and empowers couples to grow through their times of crisis.

Plan B: A Guide for Men Facing Relational Crises gathers the experiencessometimes challengingof men who have confronted, endured, and emerged from times of great relational crisis in their lives. In particular, author Dellen Blackmon focuses on the upheaval that divorce causes in the lives of men, their spouses, and, most significantly, in the children whose families break apart. The books chapters address an array of topics, including the responsibilities that come to a man who raises children as a single father, the challenges in navigating the legal system, preparations for making ones relational journey, and insights that can improve a mans understanding of women. Several of the chapters include a section headed, Relationship Checkpoint, giving the reader a series of questions to guide reflection on the topic at hand and to aid in applying insights to ones own life. Plan B: A Guide for Men Facing Relational Crises recognizes the earthshaking impact of relational crises in the lives of men, their children, and others around them. As the author notes, There have been times in my life when I found myself at a crossroads. I wondered which road to take, and either through hastiness or emotional need, I took a wrong turn. Wrong decisions bring hard realities and consequences. The choices we make are not always optimal, but it is important to acknowledge our poor choices, learn from them, and move forward. Plan B stands ready to help you make such progress in your own life.