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    1. Vale SpaApril 4, 2011 at 12:43 PM

      Books:

      http://www.stayhitched.com/books.htm

      Be sure to explore all of the sections by using the Browse by Category menu box on the right side:



      · Marriage / Premarital

      · Sexuality

      · Personal Development
      · Stress / Overload

      · Parenting

      · Cultural, Religious

      · Counseling Professionals



      Click on the book cover or title in the image box to link directly to the Amazon.com page for the book / item. You can review the table of contents, read a selection, read reviews, etc. We provide these links mainly as a service to you, but your purchase through our link does help to support stayhitched.com.



      We've also included informaton on stress management / reduction (relaxation training) devices for managing overload. (See articles on pursue-withdraw syndrome, wedding stress, etc.)


      Premarital / Marriage
      Books We Like About Marriage - Browse other categories in box to right

      The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Wo...
      by John M. Gottman
      $9.09
      The practical guide for couples based on Gottman's thorough, long term research on what happy, successful couples do in their ... Why Marriages Succeed or Fail: And How You ...
      by John Gottman
      $10.20
      A look at marital styles - what works and what doesn't - with specific advice for avoiding or changing destructive patterns. Fighting for your Marriage : Positive Steps...
      by Howard J., Scott M. Stanley, and Susan L. Blumberg Markman

      Book based on the PREP program developed by University of Denver marriage and family researchers. The more positive sections o...

      The Hard Questions: 100 Essential Questions...
      by Susan Piver

      A slim, but thorough book that suggests questions to discuss with your partner before marriage on a range of issues: home life... Smart Couples Finish Rich: 9 Steps to Creat...
      by David Bach
      $9.94
      A values-oriented approach to financial issues. Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You?...
      by Jordan Paul
      $12.21
      A guide by two married psychologists for creating a loving, evolving relationship. Their suggested path through conflict is ba...

      The Eight Essential Steps to Conflict Resol...
      by Dudley Weeks
      $10.17
      This book by an expert in the field of conflict resolution can guide you to an understanding of the underlying issues in confl... Passionate Marriage: Keeping Love and Intim...
      by David Schnarch Ph.D.

      Stages and impasses of married sexuality. Stick with it past the slow beginning. There are some really important ideas here an... Sexy Encounters: 21 Days of Provocative Pas...
      by Carole Pasahow

      Program, resources and suggestions for lack of desire, 'not enough time,' increasing variety, use of fantasy, reconciling diff...
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    2. Vale SpaApril 4, 2011 at 12:45 PM

      Seven Keys to Success



      Research has identified seven specific areas of relationship skills and knowledge that contribute to successful marriage:



      · Compatibility

      · Expectations

      · Personalities and families-of-origin

      · Communication

      · Conflict resolution

      · Intimacy and sexuality

      · Long-term goals


      ...

      Positive marriage success strategies that you can adopt and will learn more about at MST, include:



      · Keep it positive. Learn about the important five-to-one ratio. Be sure to 'make up' after fights and when your relationship takes a negative turn.

      · Protect your relationship: Don't neglect the needs of your relationship (including your sex life) because of outside pressures - work, children, etc.

      · Your expectations for change must be realistic. Sometimes the only way you can change your partner is by changing yourself.


      http://www.stayhitched.com/success.htm

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    3. Vale SpaApril 4, 2011 at 12:57 PM

      What are the most important factors in marriage success?

      According to marriage research conducted by John Gottman, the most important predictors of marriage success are:
      · The man's ability to accept influence from his partner; and
      · The woman's ability to moderate her approach to seeking influence.

      In other words, marriages succeed when both partners give up some control.

      For men, this usually means agreeing to try some of the approaches suggested by his partner instead of withdrawing, surrendering or jumping in with a premature resolution at the first sign of conflict. We're not talking about merely complying with your partner's wishes regardless of whether you agree. It's not that she always gets her way. Influence means respecting her viewpoint and being willing to discuss issues.
      For example: He wants to buy a small car. She recommends a larger vehicle, since they plan to start a family soon. On reflection, he decides that it makes sense to buy something larger.

      For women, a moderate approach usually means toning down her insistence on getting a reaction from her partner even when she feels desperate to have a response. She doesn't give up raising the issues that are important to her, but she's patient and sensitive in how she engages him.
      Example: Rather than asking him to discuss what kind of car to buy on a weeknight when he's tired, she suggests that they talk about it on the weekend. Instead of starting the discussion on a critical note about his preference, she is careful to suggest that they consider their future needs before deciding.

      It's a bit paradoxical. Both partners seem to get more of what they want when they give up some control. How can this be? As we've often noted, men and women have different styles when it comes to conflict, as in so many other things.

      Men have a very low tolerance for unstructured conflict. They just can't seem to stand it when their partner brings up a sensitive issue, especially when they are feeling burdened or depleted by work or other demands. They often react by distancing themselves or withdrawing.

      (These findings about gender-related characteristics are based on marriage research result averages for the genders, so while there may be individual differences and exceptions, the findings hold for most people to a greater or lesser degree.)

      Women on the other hand, can't stand to feel ignored, especially when they're trying to bring up something that's important to them. And that's just how they feel when their partner gets overloaded and withdraws. Often they react by criticizing and/or escalating. And that's just what their partner can't tolerate.

      So for guys: Try to be open to your partner's point of view. Don't avoid issues or try to railroad your point of view. If you start to feel overloaded, it's okay to withdraw until you feel more able to handle a rational discussion. But it's important to let your partner know that you aren't dodging the issue. Make a specific appointment to resume the discussion-"in twenty minutes" or "Saturday morning at breakfast"--so she'll know that you hear her.

      And women: Start discussions calmly and positively. Avoid criticizing and escalating. If possible, schedule a mutually agreeable time to discuss your issue when your partner is feeling less depleted or burdened.

      Believe it or not, these are the behaviors that research shows are among those most likely to contribute to a successful marriage.

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    4. Vale SpaApril 4, 2011 at 12:57 PM

      Cohabitation Research Update

      Until recently, premarriage cohabitation (living together) was considered by many marriage experts to be predictive of a higher divorce rate. Recently, it's become clearer that cohabitation is not necessarily a risk factor when it is a step toward marriage. The divorce rate for these partners is about the same as for couples who did not live together before marrying.

      What is equally clear, though, is that, contrary to what you might expect, those partners who live together are not necessarily better prepared for marriage than those who do not. Most people don't understand that a psychological shift occurs after marriage, bringing up latent emotional issues even for couples who've already lived together for years. Couples who have spent a lot of time together and who know each other quite well, still find themselves unprepared for these feelings, both their own and those of their partner.

      So, living together is not the guarantee of marital compatibility that many couples expect it to be. Couples can still find that there is a lot they don't know about each other, that a lot of their expectations are still unclear, and that their "living together" skills don't translate into a complete set of "being married" skills.


      http://www.stayhitched.com/nlarch.htm#factors

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    5. Vale SpaApril 4, 2011 at 12:58 PM

      The Public Radio program This American Life covers marriage research in the first half hour of a program focused on marriage initially broadcast the weekend of March 26 - 28, 2004. The segment features an interview with John Gottman, a major figure in marriage research who studies the specific factors that make marriages succeed and fail using detailed behavioral and physiological data.




      You can listen to this program segment free over the web at any time through the program archive on the This American Life web site: http://www.thisamericanlife.org/Radio_Episode.aspx?episode=261: You do not need to purchase the paid version Real Audio player to listen. You can use the free player as instructed on the thislife.org web site.



      We urge you to listen to this program. We think you'll find it both entertaining and enlightening.




      We incorporate many of Dr. Gottman's research findings in our seminar curriculum. This program will give you an idea of some of part of our approach to marriage success.




      During the broadcast, Diane Sollee, director of Smartmarriages, a national clearinghouse for marriage education, says that marriage education programs, like MST, that are based, in part, on this research can reduce divorce by up to fifty percent.

      http://www.stayhitched.com/nlarch.htm#fin

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    6. Vale SpaApril 9, 2011 at 4:59 AM

      Sustainable Love - Tara Parker-Pope on Happy Marriages - NYTimes.com

      For centuries, marriage was viewed as an economic and social institution, and the emotional and intellectual needs of the spouses were secondary to the survival of the marriage itself. But in modern relationships, people are looking for a partnership, and they want partners who make their lives more interesting.
      Caryl Rusbult, a researcher at Vrije University in Amsterdam who died last January, called it the “Michelangelo effect,” referring to the manner in which close partners “sculpt” each other in ways that help each of them attain valued goals.
      Dr. Aron and Gary W. Lewandowski Jr., a professor at Monmouth University in New Jersey, have studied how individuals use a relationship to accumulate knowledge and experiences, a process called “self-expansion.” Research shows that the more self-expansion people experience from their partner, the more committed and satisfied they are in the relationship.
      To measure this, Dr. Lewandowski developed a series of questions for couples: How much has being with your partner resulted in your learning new things? How much has knowing your partner made you a better person? (Take the full quiz measuring self-expansion.)
      While the notion of self-expansion may sound inherently self-serving, it can lead to stronger, more sustainable relationships, Dr. Lewandowski says.
      “If you’re seeking self-growth and obtain it from your partner, then that puts your partner in a pretty important position,” he explains. “And being able to help your partner’s self-expansion would be pretty pleasing to yourself.”
      The concept explains why people are delighted when dates treat them to new experiences, like a weekend away. But self-expansion isn’t just about exotic experiences. Individuals experience personal growth through their partners in big and small ways. It happens when they introduce new friends, or casually talk about a new restaurant or a fascinating story in the news.

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    7. Vale SpaApril 9, 2011 at 5:02 AM

      Spiritual Bond - Introduction

      ...couples that pray together stay together. Couples who have different religious backgrounds may face a greater challenge in developing this joint religious or spiritual life together. Therefore, this unit focuses on ways in which interchurch couples have been able to build and strengthen their religious or spiritual bond.

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