Natasha's Pick: Take Back Your Marriage

Another therapist suggested this book to me, and I am so glad he did (Thanks, Jeff!). I've since added it to my library of suggested books for couples who come to me for counseling. Take Back Your Marriage by William (Bill) Doherty, PhD is for the couple who is ready to but their marriage back in the #1 spot. He discusses all of the things couples let take priority over their marriage - work, children, community obligations,  just to name a few. He even discusses how therapists who are not pro-marriage can negatively affect the course of treatment. He then outlines things you and your spouse can do to do just what the title states - take back your marriage.

I must confess, I've been a Bill Doherty fan for a while. I'm an even a bigger fan after reading this book. I agree with his outlook on marital therapy and believe that taking a pro-marriage stance is a great way to work with couples in distress. I also really dig the site that he and his daughter Elizabeth created, www.thefirstdance.com - for couples wanting to manage the relationship stress of wedding planning.

Okay, okay, back to the book. I think it's full of helpful and useful information for the couple in need. As with any self-help book, it only works if you do the work and stick with it. Otherwise, it becomes just another thing you "tried that didn't work".

If you feel your marriage is slipping from its top spot in your life, pick up a copy of this book. Your marriage is worth the investment.

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