12 Hours to a Great Marriage: A Step-by-Step Guide for Making Love Last

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction: Stepping Up to the Plate 1

PART I Getting to First

Hour 1: Taking a Positive Attitude 19

Hour 2: Simple Techniques for Talking Safely and Clearly 43

Hour 3: HandlingYour Issues 63

Hour 4: SolvingYour Problems 83

Hour 5: Great Ground Rules for a Great Relationship 107

PART II Reaching Second

Hour 6: Having Fun 125

Hour 7: EnhancingYour Love Life 143

Hour 8: Sharing Values and Core Beliefs 163

PART III Rounding Third

Hour 9: Meeting Expectations 185

Hour 10: Forgiving 205

PART IV Safe at Home

Hour 11: Being Friends 227

Hour 12: Making the Commitment 243

Epilogue: Keeping the Program in Play 263

Getting More Help When There Are

Serious Problems 265

Resources and Training 269

Selected Research and References 271

About the Authors 277