The Marriage Garden Cultivating Your

Two noted relationship experts offer down-to-earth advice for couples who want to strengthen their marriage and make it last a lifetime. The authors outline their six-step program--commit, grow, nurture, understand, solve, and serve--that has proven to be effective.

H. Wallace (Wally) Goddard, PhD, is professor of family life with the University of Arkansas. Dr. Goddard is an award-winning teacher, speaker, and author. James P. Marshall, PhD, is assistant professor of family life with the University of Arkansas. Dr. Marshall is a licensed marriage and family therapist. Both Goddard and Marshall are part of the National Extension Relationship and Marriage Education Network.

Acknowledgments	p. vii
A Note from the Authors	p. ix
Introduction: Welcome to the Marriage Garden!	p. 1
Commitment, The Choice to Pledge Your Best Efforts	p. 17
Grow: It Takes Vibrant People to Create Vibrant Relationships	p. 37
Nurture: Do the Work of Loving	p. 57
Understand: Cultivate Compassion for Your Partner	p. 79
Solve: Turn Differences into Blessings	p. 111
Serve: Give Back to Your Community	p. 145
Gardening, Harvesting, and Planning for the Future	p. 167
References	p. 181
Recommended Resources	p. 185
About the Authors	p. 189
Index	p. 191
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The Marriage Garden Cultivating Your Relationship so it Grows and Flourishes

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