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Marriage Rules: A Manual for the Married and the Coupled Up

Following a unique format perfect for today's world, the renowned author of The Dance of Angergives us just over 100 rules that cover all the hot spots in long-term relationships.

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Marriage Rulesoffers 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 Rulesis 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.

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