The Marriage You've Always Dreamed Of (Smalley Franchise Products) [Paperback]

Greg Smalley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2005 | Series: Smalley Franchise Products

The Marriage You've Always Dreamed Of offers couples usable, practical tools that, when applied, will help them break away from discouraging patterns and significantly increase the level of satisfaction in their marriages. Often, in an attempt to get one to do what the other wants, couples play on each other's core fears, which results in responses that injure the relationship. Greg Smalley helps couples identify their repetitive negative patterns of relating, which he calls the “fear dance.” His profound relationship insight is taught through helpful lessons about honor, respect, and caregiving.

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About the Author

Dr. Greg Smalley earned his doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University in Southern California. He also holds two masters degrees: one is in counseling psychology from Denver Seminary and the other is in clinical psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology. Greg, his wife Erin, and their three children live in Branson, Missouri. Greg, his wife Erin, and their three children live in Branson, Missouri.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.; First Edition edition (January 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0842355286
• ISBN-13: 978-0842355285
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #74,603 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Greg Smalley earned his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University in Southern California. He also holds two masters degrees: one is in counseling psychology from Denver Seminary and the other is in clinical psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology.
Dr. Smalley is president of Smalley Marriage Institute, a marriage and family ministry located in Branson, Missouri. He also serves at the chairman of the board of the National Marriage Association.

He has appeared on television and radio programs, including "Focus on the Family" and "Hour of Power," and has published over 100 articles on parenting and relationship issues for "Living with Teenagers," "Shine," "Homes of Honor," "Christian Parenting Today," "ParentLife," "HonorBound," and "Branson Living." He and his father, Gary Smalley, are the coauthors of a book for parents of teenagers, "Bound By Honor," published in 1998 by Focus on The Family/Tyndale House. He is also the coauthor of "Winning Your Wife Back" and "Winning Your Husband Back," published in 1999 by Thomas Nelson, and "Men's Relational Toolbox," published in 2003 by Tyndale House, which was coauthored with his dad, Gary, and his brother, Michael.

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5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dream on..., August 18, 2005

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Brian J. Tuel (Crystal River, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Marriage You've Always Dreamed Of (Smalley Franchise Products) (Paperback)

This thought provoking work focuses on you. As in any marriage "situations" arise that we need help with. The author provides us with support that we can use. Hope and good works...faith in God.

A very good read.

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I couldn't believe this book came brand new for the price I paid! It came faster than predicted. I was very happy with this seller and the product. This is a great book if you are engaged, newlwed, or want to improve your marriage. No relationship was ever successful by accident. Nothing good ever came easy. Put effort into your marriage just as you put effort into other aspects of your life.