13 Mistakes You Are Making Right Now That Are Ruining Your Marriage: A Practical Guide to Turn Your Marriage Around Through Mutual Listening, Understanding, and Love

Are you living with something worse than an unhappy marriage without even knowing it? We all know the honeymoon stage of a relationship: everything your partner does is perfect, every conversation goes smoothly, and it seems that it will be that way forever. But, we also know that just like honeymoons, this period won't last forever. Some of these blissful starts create relationships that last a lifetime, while others crash and burn. Do you remember when your spouse gave you a present for the first time? Or the first time you had a meaningful conversation? We all carry with us the memories that our relationships are built on, but it can be hurtful and frustrating to realize that those experiences seem to exist solely in the past. What most people overlook when worrying about a ruined marriage, is that it takes time to decide what kind of marriage yours will be. Ending up in an unhappy marriage is a trying enough ordeal on its own, but imagine waking up one day and realizing that you've been living in one for months, or even years. Maybe you've had the same realization strike you. Here's what makes you different: you refuse to ignore what's happening or put up with feeling unheard for even a moment longer. In 13 Mistakes You Are Making Right Now That Are Ruining Your Marriage, here is just a fraction of what you will discover: Techniques for identifying the areas of your relationship that need the most work, and what you can do to improve them in your own marriage The 4 distinct communication styles we use, and how understanding their unique quirks can revolutionize how you and your spouse talk How giving your partner your undivided attention can take quality time from an afterthought to a loving and affirming experience Actionable strategies to assert yourself in your relationship dynamic, and tackle the difficult conversations that every couple has to work through The most common spousal secrets and how to foster a sense of honesty and empathy in a natural way How to talk to your spouse about topics and habits that bother you without triggering fights or defensive responses Why the "spark" always seems to fade, and what you can do to start rekindling it right away And much more. You may feel as though your relationship is too far gone to be fixed, or that you've allowed too many things to go unnoticed for any real change to take place. But the only relationship that is impossible to fix, is one that no longer exists. Stepping up and admitting that you want your marriage to be better than it is can be a scary experience--you might think it even feels like declaring failure. It is, in fact, one of the bravest things you can do, and perfectly exemplifies why good marriages take work. You're willing to do the work, and Emily Glover can show you how.

Review :
This Book Could Save Your Marriage "Right out of the gate, this author gets to the point of realization that she and her husband had been doing marriage wrong for so many years, trying to love each other in a way that was lacking because of their misunderstanding about what unconditional love was all about. She then outlines what she has found to be 13 mistakes so many couples make, just because of their lack of knowledge about these things. As someone who has been happily married for over 40 years, I was curious to see what she would cover. I would say she has hit the nail on the head on all of these. I can think of a few more, as she probably has as well, but wanted to highlight what has been most meaningful and helpful for her marriage. I especially liked her chapter on communication (Lost in Translation) which is usually at the root of so many marital problems. I don't want to steal her thunder by saying too much, but I think this is a well written book. It's a great read and I recommend it for anyone as a preventative measure just as much as for someone who might already be struggling in their marriage. Marriage is such an important relationship, we can never invest too much time in it to make it awesome. She leaves us with a thought provoking challenge. Knowing what you now know, what are you going to do about it? Great thoughts." - DSS A Must-Read for All Couples! "Wow! I read through this work with a lot of admiration and passion! The 13 marital mistakes discussed in the book reflect what I have lived and continue to live in my marriage of 30 years plus. I wish I had this book earlier in my life! I laud the author, Emily's clarity in the presentation of the marital problems and proffered solutions! I adore her passionate and holistic discussions of marital problems that concern money, sex, children, keeping secrets, communication styles, and spouse teasing! Emily provides real-world examples and writes from her personal experiences with a feminine touch that is rare to find in works similar to hers! This book is well-researched, eloquently written, and is a must-read for all couples!" - Nges Elmer