This Old Spouse: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Restoring, Renovating, and Rebuilding YourRelationship (Hardcover)

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Editorial Reviews

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 --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Description

A smart and witty guide to repairing the problems that creep into committed relationships, once the honeymoon glow has faded

Could the heating system in your relationship use a jump start? Looking for nontoxic ways to ward off pests (aka intrusive in-laws)? Wondering how to strengthen your foundation (and better your communication)?

It's common knowledge that 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 unique relationship guide, Sharyn Wolf-therapist, workshop leader, and oft-quoted relationship expert-helps readers identify and fix the problems that, over time, are guaranteed to plague long-term relationships, not unlike the busted boiler, termite damage, and leaky basement that can turn a couple's dream home into a work site.

Inspired by years of working with both newlyweds and long-committed couples, in This Old Spouse, Wolf offers readers the practical tools they need to become their own contractor and conduct a current appraisal of their relationship, assessing the damage and guiding them through a step-by-step process to help restore the original beauty that inspired them to commit in the first place. From breaking down walls (and rebuilding warmth and affection) to cleaning out clutter (and eliminating counterproductive behavior), the strategies in This Old Spouse will enlighten and entertain anyone whose relationship could use a little renovation.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Hudson Street Press (June 14, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594630364
• ISBN-13: 978-1594630361
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 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: #1,475,169 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)

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

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

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.