The Top 10 Marriage Essentials is a reflection of the couples' work that Paul Shaffer has done over his lengthy career as a professional counselor. Moving past his books on couple's conflict resolution, Marriage Essentials addresses ten of the most common dilemmas that chronically show themselves in marriages:
realistic role expectations
creating true intimacy
keeping the marriage as a priority
maintaining healthy boundaries
fostering respect
practicing validation
exercising loving accountability
embracing forgiveness
dealing with differing perceptions
a healthy you
Equal time is spent addressing both the problem and the solutions, with summary questions included to personalize the reading experience and promote further discussion for the couple.
