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101 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Married: Simple Lessons to Make Love Last | 
 enlarge | Authors: Linda Bloom, Charlie Bloom
Publisher: New World Library
Category: Book
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Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 23159
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
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Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.8
ISBN: 1577314247
Dewey Decimal Number: 306.81
EAN: 9781577314240
ASIN: 1577314247
Publication Date: January 8, 2004
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Product Description
With the divorce rate spiking at a dizzying 60 percent, it's safe to assume that young couples and experienced partners alike may lack the skills and understanding necessary to sustain a committed relationship. Psychotherapists Linda and Charlie Bloom present 101 techniques delivering practical guidance and make it clear that, regardless of past experience, anyone can develop the basic strengths, skills, and capacities needed for a great relationship. Each lesson is presented as a simple, one-line thought followed by an explanation using real life examples - from the authors' own experiences in sustaining their marriage of 31 years to those of the thousands of couples they've professionally counseled or who have taken the Blooms' life relationship seminars. This book demonstrates how anyone can find ways out of a painful relationship, and how couples can enrich their own relationships through working through love's challenges.
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 Simple, yet wise book October 26, 2008
Very thought-provoking book. Covers a great many things that many may not think to ask about their potential spouse.
This book was read by me after I had gotten married, but many of the questions gave food for thought and are good for opening discussion.
101 Ways to Strengthen and Enrich Your Marriage January 13, 2008
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
"Marriage is not a fixed entity but a work in progress, inviting ongoing refinement." ~ pg. 20
One of the things I've realized after twelve years of marriage is that reading books about marriage has truly helped me not to become a statistic. While over half of all marriages end in divorce it is not necessary to end a relationship just because you have conflict. Linda and Charlie Bloom show couples how to communicate effectively to dissolve conflict and open the way to a more nurturing relationship. Instead of expecting there to be no arguments, the authors explain how to argue so you both win.
"Love isn't always enough to sustain a marriage." ~ pg. 63
"The real issue is usually not the one you're arguing about." ~ pg. 70
I found these two thoughts to be especially true in my own marriage. When there is conflict a deep commitment to the marriage can help you survive rough spots. From the stories in this book you can also see beyond what couples are fighting about to get to what couples actually want from a marriage. Linda and Charlie Bloom encourage couples to ask for what they truly want instead of dwelling on the negatives.
Throughout this book you can learn about what holds a marriage together and what drives people apart. By reading the 101 ideas you can learn how to deepen trust and intimacy in any marriage. There is also an interesting story of how members of a tribe in Africa handle marital problems.
While the authors do spend a lot of time showing how unrealistic expectations can set you up for disappointment they also explore the idea of how raising your expectations for a good marriage can also work in your favor. By following the practical advice in this book you can heal a broken marriage and save yourself the pain of divorce.
~The Rebecca Review
very uplifting November 13, 2007
I found this book to be very inspiring. It reminds me to look at the positive things about my relationship and encourages understanding and kindness in a relationship. It does support my own needs as well and the necessary things to feel fulfilled in a marriage. I would highly recommend it. It's super easy to read and relate to.
A Must Read Book Before Getting Married September 29, 2007
Don't let the title fool you. This book is great for anyone who is in a relationship.
really renews my belief in love February 5, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
this book is amazing. i stumbled upon it in the bookstore and it was the last copy on display. i picked it up and thumbed through it and i was hooked. i'd never heard of the authors and this book. unfortunately i think we give a lot of credit to authors who get on major television shows and some authors that have good stuff to say don't ever get the credit they deserve....
back to the book...it's a great book the chapters are short and sweet (but not too short) and as other reviewers have mentioned the couple has lots of experience as therapists and a real married couple. i plan to suggest to my boyfriend that we read a couple of chapters an evening and discuss them. i really like the concepts in the book and think if you're in a serious relationship leading to marriage you owe it to yourself to get this. i suspect if you're already married you can still benefit too!
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