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Marriageology

By Belinda Luscombe

The Art and Science of Staying Together. Random House, 2019.

5.0 / 1

19 mins read

16 Key insights

A brief summary of Marriageology

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.

Key insights in Marriageology

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What do you get from this book? How couples can revitalize their marriage and rediscover each other
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Marriage takes real commitment, but if you pull it off, you’ll be happier, healthier, and more fulfilled
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Familiarity is dangerous because it forces you to reinterpret the positive and focus on the negative
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The more you open your mind and expand your interests, the easier it becomes to feel love instead of resentment
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Learning how to fight without insults or criticism is difficult, but it can make or break your marriage
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Listening can be a challenge, especially for men, but walking away from an argument can be extremely harmful
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Everyone fights about finances, especially if you come from different backgrounds
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A “yours, mine, and ours” approach makes it easier to pay bills, splurge on goodies, and get rid of debt
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Starting a family sounds great until your kids come and gender roles cause tempers to flare
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Putting your spouse first will keep your marriage strong and help your kids grow to be well-adjusted
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Being physically intimate with someone is a way to connect, but everyone’s needs are different
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By dividing up chores and talking more openly about your fantasies, sex life, and problems, you can reawaken desire
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Marriage counseling can help save a troubled marriage even when adultery has torn it apart
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Summary of the key insights
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Selected critiques in brief
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Final word

Who should read Marriageology

Engaged couples • newlyweds • married couples • behavior science students • marriage counselors in training • anyone who wants to make their relationship last

About the author of Marriageology

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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