The New Rules of Marriage: What You Need to Know to Make Love Work » (Reprint)

Nationally bestselling author and distinguished therapist Terrence Real shows women how to achieve truly intimate marriages.

Our version of marriage is deeply rooted in the early twentieth century, when men were providers and women stayed at home. While some things haven t changed, most women have certainly changed a lot. Using the step-by-step process he teaches in his nationwide work-shops, Terrence Real shows women how to give their husbands what they need in order to get the love that they want.

Introduction     xi
Are You Getting What You Want?: Outgrowing the Old Rules     3
The Crunch and Why You're Still In It: Bad Rules In a Losing Game     33
Second Consciousness: Stepping Out of Your Bad Deal     65
Are You Intimacy Ready?: Cleaning Up     93
Get Yourself Together: Healthy Self-Esteem and Boundaries     120
Get What You Want: Empowering, Yourself Empowering Your Partner     163
Give What You Can: Empowering Each Other     205
Cherish What You Have: Full-Respect Living: A New Rule for Life     236
Resources     281
Quick Reference Guide     285
Acknowledgments     297