Getting it Right the First Time

the long version

"A healthy and satisfying marriage is the result of much more than a stroke of good fortune, the accidental meeting of two "soul mates," or a conscious commitment to stay together no matter what. Studies have found that romantic, passionate love is often just a memory by the wedding or within the first year of marriage. Creating an intimate, fulfilling, and stable marriage is by no means easy or guaranteed - it requires thought, communication, planning, and true commitment (though luck and compatibility never hurt). The window of opportunity in which to build the foundation of such a relationship would ideally take place within the first two years of marriage." "Getting it Right the First Time provides the vital information every couple needs to know to understand what really makes a marriage work. Husband and wife team Barry and Emily McCarthy share clear, helpful guidelines for creating a healthy marriage and reveal the strategies, skills, and attitudes that can help prevent disappointment, resentment, and alienation."--BOOK JACKET.