Marriageology
By Belinda Luscombe
The Art and Science of Staying Together. Random House, 2019.
Summary of Marriageology book by Belinda Luscombe
Behavioral science meets witty anecdotes in this eye–opening guidebook to managing the ups, downs, and in–betweens of marriage, so that you and your partner stay together for the long haul.
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What do you get from this book? How couples can revitalize their marriage and rediscover each other
Marriage takes real commitment, but if you pull it off, you’ll be happier, healthier, and more fulfilled
Familiarity is dangerous because it forces you to reinterpret the positive and focus on the negative
The more you open your mind and expand your interests, the easier it becomes to feel love instead of resentment
Learning how to fight without insults or criticism is difficult, but it can make or break your marriage
Listening can be a challenge, especially for men, but walking away from an argument can be extremely harmful
Everyone fights about finances, especially if you come from different backgrounds
A “yours, mine, and ours” approach makes it easier to pay bills, splurge on goodies, and get rid of debt
Starting a family sounds great until your kids come and gender roles cause tempers to flare
Putting your spouse first will keep your marriage strong and help your kids grow to be well-adjusted
Being physically intimate with someone is a way to connect, but everyone’s needs are different
By dividing up chores and talking more openly about your fantasies, sex life, and problems, you can reawaken desire
Marriage counseling can help save a troubled marriage even when adultery has torn it apart
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Who should read Marriageology book
- Engaged couples
- married couples
- behavior science students
- marriage counselors in training
- anyone who wants to make their relationship last
About the author of Marriageology
Belinda Luscombe
Belinda Luscombe is an Australian reporter and editor–at–large for Time magazine. She holds degrees in English and Education from the University of Sydney, and has written for Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, and Vogue. Luscombe is the recipient of the 2010 Council on Contemporary Families Media Award for Print coverage of Family Issues.
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