Marriage Rules: A Manual for the Married and the Coupled Up [Paperback]

“This is the marriage book we’ve been waiting for!” 
—Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW, bestselling author of Daring Greatly 

Coupling up is complicated—Dr. Harriet Lerner’s marriage rules are not.

This marriage book provides couple’s therapy in a unique format perfect for today’s world. The renowned author ofThe Dance of Angergives readers more than one hundred rules that cover all the hot spots in long-term relationships.

Marriage Rulesoffers new relationship advice to age-old problems (“He won’t talk”/“She doesn’t want sex”) as well as modern ones (your partner’s relationship to technology). If one person in a couple follows ten rules of his or her choice, it will generate a major, positive change. All that’s required is a genuine wish for a better relationship and a willingness to practice.

Marriage Rulesis a treasure chest of lively, practical advice to help you navigate your relationships issues with clarity, courage, and joyous conviction.“This is the marriage book we’ve been waiting for!”
—Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW, bestselling author ofThe Gifts of ImperfectionandDaring Greatly

“Required reading for anyone hoping to interact successfully with any other human.”
—Martha Beck, author ofLeaving the Saints

"If you're asking the question, "But what do I DO?" this book is for you.Marriage Rulesis wise, gripping, funny, sanity-saving and above all, useful. It's brimming with Lerner's warmth, sharp wit, remarkable clarity, and practical advice."
—Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. author ofDriven to Distraction

"This book is an astonishing blend of down-home wisdom and clinical experience. I can't think of a better comprehensive guide to making marriage worló,