In his extraordinary new book, Terrence Real, distinguished therapist
and bestselling author, presents a long overdue message that women need
to hear: You aren't crazy-you're right!
Women have changed in the last twenty-five years-they have become
powerful, independent, self-confident, and happy. Yet many men remain
irresponsible and emotionally detached. They don't know how to respond
to frustrated partners who just want their mates to show up and grow up.
Enter the good news: In this revolutionary book, Real shows women how to
master the new rules of twenty-first-century marriage by offering them a
set of effective tools with which they can create the truly intimate
relationship that they desire and deserve. He identifies five
non-starters to avoid and shares practical strategies for bringing
honesty, passion, and joy back to even the most difficult relationship.
Using his experience helping thousands of couples shift from despair to
profound emotional closeness, Real guides you through the process of
relationship repair with exercises that you can do alone or with your
partner. With this program you'll discover how to
- identify and articulate your wants and needs
- listen well and respond generously
- set limits, and stand up for yourself
- embrace and appreciate what you have
- know when to seek outside help
The New Rules of Marriage will introduce you to a radically new kind of
relationship, one based on the idea that every woman has the power to
transform her marriage, while men, given the right support, have it in
them to rise to the occasion.
We have never wanted so much from our relationships as we do today. More
than any other generation, we yearn for our mates to be lifelong friends
and lovers. The New Rules of Marriage shows us how to fulfill this
courageous and uncompromising new vision.
