Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts Workbook for Men [Paperback]

Les and Leslie Parrott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2001

Remarriage is nearly as common in our culture as first marriages, yet more than 60 percent of remarriages end in divorce. Second marriages with children are twice as likely to end in divorce as remarriages without. Many couples conclude within the first months or years that their living experiment is failing, when studies have shown that it takes two to seven years to adapt to being a stepfamily. Using the same structure as the very successful Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott address the unique issues of 'pre-remarital' families. Separate workbooks with self-tests are available for both men and women, and an audio version can be used in groups or by both partners. The wisdom and up-to-date information from these gifted marriage therapists prepares couples for what lies ahead and enables them to tackle the challenges with faith, perseverance, and hope. Chapter titles include: * Have You Faced the Myth of Remarriage with Honesty? * Can You Identify and Meld Your Love Styles? * Have You Developed the Habit of Happiness? * Can You Say What You Mean and Understand What You Hear? * Have You Bridged the Gender Gap? * Do You Know How to Fight a Good Fight? * Do You Know What It Takes to Combine a Family? * Are You and Your Partner Soul Mates?

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Remarriage is nearly as common in our culture as first marriages, yet more than 60 percent of remarriages end in divorce. Second marriages with children are twice as likely to end in divorce as remarriages without. Many couples conclude within the first months or years that their living experiment is failing, when studies have shown that it takes two to seven years to adapt to being a stepfamily.

Using the same structure as the very successful Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott address the unique issues of "pre-remarital" families. Separate workbooks with self-tests are available for both men and women, and an audio version can be used in groups or by both partners.

The wisdom and up-to-date information from these gifted marriage therapists prepares couples for what lies ahead and enables them to tackle the challenges with faith, perseverance, and hope.

Chapter titles include: * Have You Faced the Myth of Remarriage with Honesty? * Can You Identify and Meld Your Love Styles? * Have You Developed the Habit of Happiness? * Can You Say What You Mean and Understand What You Hear? * Have You Bridged the Gender Gap? * Do You Know How to Fight a Good Fight? * Do You Know What It Takes to Combine a Family? * Are You and Your Partner Soul Mates?

About the Author

Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott are founders of RealRelationships.com and the Center for Relationship Development at Seattle Pacific University. Their bestselling books include Love Talk, Your Time Starved Marriage, and the award-winning Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts. Their work has been featured in the New York Times and USA Today, and they have appeared on CNN, Good Morning America, and Oprah. Les y Leslie forman un equipo como marido y mujer, y son expertos avanzados en los asuntos concernientes a las relaciones personales. Muestran sus experiencias como padres con el objetivo de ayudarte a cumplir la vocacion mas grande de u vida.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 56 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan; Workbook edition (September 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310240549
• ISBN-13: 978-0310240549
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #965,925 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent accompaniment to the Text, June 19, 2006

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My husband and I completed these workbooks (he filled out the "for men" and I did the "for women" obviously). These excercises were really good for understanding differences based on upbringing.

We have preconceptions of how marriage is supposed to be -- and these preconceptions are based on our experience with our parents' marriages. Your spouse/fiance may have different preconceptions, and if these differences aren't discussed, there is potential for resentment to develop. Knowing is half the battle -- these workbooks opened up discussion for us (not to mention that they saved us quite a few arguments) and we would wholeheatedly recommend them!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource, January 3, 2007

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This book has alot of great resource and foundation for the couple/man/woman looking to remarry and succeed.

4.0 out of 5 stars An essential guide for the remarrier. Get the book too., August 23, 2010

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Though I am only halfway through the workbook/book and am not yet married, I have found this down to Earth and mostly science-based guide to be very helpful. The few references to religion have a tone that is not too off-putting, rather putting a human face on familiar characters from biblical times. The methods and techniques have worked well for my fiancée and me to visit assumptions and feelings with open eyes. At the same time, it doesn't dwell too much on past relationships, only noting that if you dwell too much on them, it might be a problem or a bad sign for things to come. Included about two-thirds of the way through is a daily exercise that might benefit all relationships, old and new.