Wonderful Marriage A Guide to Building a Great Relationship That Will Last a Lifetime

Written to share the wisdom gleaned from 56 years of married life, this book is a levelheaded marriage manual with supporting commentary from a nationally-known family therapist. Providing a portrait of a remarkable and productive egalitarian marriage, as well as thoughtful speculation about the high rate of divorce in America today, the discussion holds that, no matter how dull it sounds, a rational approach works best in relationships. Advising young people to value character over charm and generosity over selfishness when choosing a mate, the book also discusses the big topics of money, religion, sex, gender roles, child-rearing, and dreams for the future with useful and touching insights about honest and loving communication. Taking a broad and basic view of marriage and avoiding gimmicks and trendy theories, this guide offers solid advice as well as a big pep talk on the happinessnot the hassleof a committed relationship.

Gerard Leeds and Lilo Leeds are the founders of CMP Media, Inc., a leading publisher of business newspapers and magazines and provider of internet services for high-tech industries. They also founded the Institute for Student Achievement in New York City, and Gerard Leeds cofounded the National Academy for Excellent Teaching at the Teachers College, Columbia University. They live in Great Neck, New York. Terrence Real is a teacher, a family therapist, and the bestselling author of I Don't Want to Talk about It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression, How Can I Get Through to You? Closing the Intimacy Gap Between Men and Women, and The New Rules of Marriage: What You Need to Know to Make Love Work. He lives in Newton, Massachusetts.