This Old Spouse: Tips and Tools for Keeping the Honeymoon Glow (Paperback)

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Key Phrases: marital communication system, devaluation stage, old spouse, Sharyn Wolf, Shuryn Wolf, North Carolina (more...)

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Review

“A wise, practical and delightful book filled with useful tips on how to create passion and vitality in any relationship.”
—Ellen Wachtel, Ph.D., author of We Love Each Other, But…
“A no-nonsense and fun approach to marriage repair.”
—Jean Trounstine, co-author of Why I’m Still Married

Product Description

A do-it-yourself guide to a happy and fulfilling marriage

In every marriage, the blush of new love tends to fade with the wear-and-tear of daily life, but this doesn’t mean a marriage must be condemned. In this smart and sassy relationship guide, Sharyn Wolf, CSW, helps readers identify and fix the problems that, over time, creep or crash into long-term relationships. Wolf begins by helping readers conduct a current “appraisal” of their marriage and envision a blueprint for improving it. She then gives spouses the tools to break down walls, repair past mistakes, and restore their relationship to its original luster. With a light touch and welcome common sense, this invaluable guide will enlighten and entertain anyone whose relationship could use a little renovation.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Plume; Reprint edition (June 24, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0452289513
• ISBN-13: 978-0452289512
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,389,669 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Cutesy wootsie, October 30, 2008

By	C. Wagner "cecilkunkle" (On the banks of the Wabash far away) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Hey, just shut up and pretend you don't hate each other! See, I can be a marriage counselor also. So, just send me a big fat check or paypal and schedule your next appointment with the secretary on your way out. Yes, you can be your own marriage contractor. Or, not... Most libraries have several titles in their "marriage" selection and I am sure this is no worse than most. So, read away, and try to get along. Indeed, if you really give a hoot, this may be all you need...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Make-over's are all the rage for homes; why not apply the same concept to your relationship? , July 12, 2008

By	Karen Armstrong (Florida) - See all my reviews

This was a quick, fun read and the analogy of houses and spouses made me laugh. Relationships can use a make-over from time to time just like your home. It's common sense not to hang a painting over a crack in the wall without first determining why the crack appeared--and the same common sense applies to our relationships. This book helps stimulate your own common sense without using a lot of psycho babble to make the point. I recommend it for all couples--new and old.