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Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts Workbook for Men

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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!

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

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.

I highly recommend this book! Like many books of this type, it does state the same thing over and over. But, overall, it's very helpful and has been an excellent discussion jumping-point for my boyfriend and I.