Product Description

Fighting forYour Empty Nest-Marriage offers clear-cut instructions for dealing with one of the most difficult periods in any marriage. . .the transition period when the children leave home. Based on the Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) and the results of a national survey of long-term married couples, this warm and helpful guide is brimming with practical suggestions and wisdom for learning to let-go of the kids and preserving the sense of commitment, love, partnership, sensuality and fun within a marriage.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #545194 in Books
• Published on: 2001-11-27
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .91" h x 5.93" w x 9.28" l, 1.24 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

Review
"Bravo! This book is brimming with practical suggestions and good advice for couples who want to make the second half of their marriage the best half." (David Blankenhorn, president, Institute for American Values, and author, Fatherless America)

"There is no better team of authors for a book on empty-nest marriage-and no better book. Give it to someone whose marriage you care about-including yourself." (Bill Doherty, professor, family social science, University of Minnesota)

"This book is the step-by-step, can't miss, user-friendly guide to having it all-to sharing the happiest time of any marriage with the love of your life. It should be required reading for all those about to embark on the empty-nest journey." (Diane Sollee, founder and director, Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education)

"A team of top-notch marriage savers offers first aid for marriages facing one of life's most disorienting transitions. Their advice is practical and up-beat. It is refreshing to read a book about marriage written by people who don't just believe in marriage but actually understand how it works." (Frank Pittman, M.D., author of Private Lies and Grow Up)

"Married people are healthier, happier, and better off financially than the single. This important book tell you how to keep your marriage itself healthier and happier after kids are gown, with exercises, checklists, and tips for managing conflict. A great `off to college' present for parents." (Linda Waite, professor of sociology, University of Chicago; coauthor of The Case for Marriage)

David Blankenhorn, president, Institute for American Values; author, Fatherless America
"Bravo! This book is brimming with practical suggestions and good advice for couples who want to make the second half of their marriage the best half."

Review
"Bravo! This book is brimming with practical suggestions and good advice for couples who want to make the second half of their marriage the best half."
— David Blankenhorn, president, Institute for American Values, and author, Fatherless America

"This book is the step-by-step, can't miss, user-friendly guide to having it all-to sharing the happiest time of any marriage with the love of your life. It should be required reading for all those about to embark on the empty-nest journey."
— Diane Sollee, founder and director, Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education

"A team of top-notch marriage savers offers first aid for marriages facing one of life's most disorienting transitions. Their advice is practical and up-beat. It is refreshing to read a book about marriage written by people who don't just believe in marriage but actually understand how it works."
— Frank Pittman, M.D., author of Private Lies and Grow Up