Marriage Management

Marriage is the one Institution that needs more management than any other. And what could be better than having the world famous Marketing guru – Walter Vieira- showing us how to make it work? Too much about marriage is taken for granted. There is little preparation for marriage (except for the celebration part) and very little -is being done to keep a marriage going successfully. Many marriages cease to be enjoyable —- they become routine, boring, monotonous. – This book is an attempt to provide guidelines for success in marriage —to make it more enjoyable and more rewarding. Written in a racy, simple style with cartoons and case studies, this will be a valuable book for those intending to get married, recently married and, for those already married. Every aspect of marriage is considered: The all-important Sexual Part; Expectations in Marriages; Why Marriages go wrong; Marital Conflicts; Living in Marriages; The Boredom of Marriage; Proximity and Marriage; Dealing with in-laws; How to Choose the Right Partner; Predicting Success in Marriage. And, most important of all — How to make this most ancient of Institutions work in the modern world. Readers have written back comments like -A good book on marriage, a guide to get married, getting married made easier etc.

Marriage Management focuses on balancing your Marriage Budget, which has nothing to do with money! Through open communication and an honest look at your circumstances, you can get out of the red as a couple and instead invest in a healthy and growing relationship. After reading this book, you'll be able to · Increase how you invest in your marriage, · remove unnecessary relational expenses, · set aside resources for necessary expenses, and · address marital debts in a caring and constructive way. Inside this book is a worksheet that you and your spouse will complete separately. Your individual answers will illuminate each other's perception of the relationship, where your resources are going, and what expenses you both have. Then you'll come together and use the insights to intentionally strengthen your marriage. Two individuals working in one accord to love each other and serve the Lord is a beautiful thing. However, we're all sinners in need of guidance and clarification at times. Make sense of your marriage with the visual tools created by Tim Russo.

Relationships require people to connect on many compatibility levels. The erroneous belief that “opposites attract” holds true for forming enduring relationships is, in reality, little more than wishful thinking. Attracting opposites, incompatible in a number of areas, often fail to endure the reality of everyday life and commitment. Relationships based solely on the “opposites attract” phenomenon will, predictably, experience painful consequences. Since maintaining a successful relationship is dependent upon compatibility in areas of personality, belief system, friends and family, communication, finance, education, health and nutrition, and need system, attraction toward someone can be more of a burden than a bonus.

Wedding Planning and Management: Consultancy for Diverse Clients, 2nd Edition provides students, consultants, vendors, scholars and engaged couples with a comprehensive introduction to the business of weddings. Looking through an event management lens, this is the only book to thoroughly explore the fundamentals of weddings, including historical and cultural foundations, practice, and the business of wedding planning in one volume. An emphasis on diversity, traditions from cultures around the globe are integrated throughout with over 80 international case studies that inspire and set standards for best practice. Since the first edition, there have been many changes in the business of weddings and this second edition has been updated in the following ways: Updated content to reflect recent issues and trends in areas such as family dynamics, media influences, impacts of technology, legislation and the global economy. Every chapter is updated with the most recent research, statistics, vendor information and consultant guidelines. New international case studies explore current research, cultural traditions, vendor relations and consulting best practice. New companion website for instructors that includes PowerPoint slides, case study solutions, additional discussion ideas and assignments. The book is illustrated in full color and contains over 150 images by top wedding photojournalist Rodney Bailey end-of-chapter checklists, practical scenarios and review questions to test readers' knowledge as they progress. Maggie Daniels and Carrie Loveless bring a combination of over 40 years of industry practice and teaching experience, and have written a book that is the ideal guide to successful wedding planning and management.

Typical American newlyweds spend over $27,000 on their wedding day -- yet no time or money on a financial plan. It is no surprise then that so many American marriages fail within the first five years, with couples citing ""money issues"" as the number one reason for their breakup. With Managing the Marriage Purse you will learn how to: -Create a unique marriage mission that becomes the compelling force to help you get your financial life in order and keep it in order -Identify and eliminate the causes of out-of-control spending -Get out of debt sooner -Increase after-tax income -Reduce your healthcare costs -Put fun and romance into budget meetings -Resolve conflict quickly and eliminate money fights -Avoid the top financial pitfalls that lead to divorce -Become a philanthropist on your existing income

Until now, couples facing the dilemma of deciding whether or not to stay in an unhappy marriage had three options: individual or couples therapy, separation, or divorce. Should I Stay or Go? provides these couples with a fourth option--the Controlled Separation (CS). CS is a compassionate process that is designed to build respect and foster advocacy between spouses. The book explains the CS guidelines, including the 12 fundamental issues that must be resolved for a workable, orderly separation. It also contains sample contracts, along with helpful checklists and self-assessment tools.

Managing the Marriage Purse Workbook for Him includes thirty-three exercises and nine Hot Dates to make the financial planning process engaging, fun, and peaceful. Inside these pages, you will ... -Create a unique marriage mission that guides all your financial decisions -Identify your money management style and correct spending problems -Get honest about debt and eliminate it quickly -Create annual and monthly budgets -Develop a homeownership strategy -Put your long-term savings/investment strategy into action -Find the right asset classes for your unique portfolio, based on your risk tolerance and timing of your objectives -Experience peace of mind at any income level

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Over a million copies sold! “An eminently practical guide to an emotionally intelligent—and long-lasting—marriage.”—Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work has revolutionized the way we understand, repair, and strengthen marriages. John Gottman’s unprecedented study of couples over a period of years has allowed him to observe the habits that can make—and break—a marriage. Here is the culmination of that work: the seven principles that guide couples on a path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship. Straightforward yet profound, these principles teach partners new approaches for resolving conflicts, creating new common ground, and achieving greater levels of intimacy. Gottman offers strategies and resources to help couples collaborate more effectively to resolve any problem, whether dealing with issues related to sex, money, religion, work, family, or anything else. Packed with new exercises and the latest research out of the esteemed Gottman Institute, this revised edition of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential.