The committed marriage : a guide to finding a soul mate and building a relationship through timeless Biblical wisdom / Esther Jungreis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jungreis, Esther.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Marriage--Religious aspects--Judaism.

Marriage.

Interpersonal communication.

Marriage counseling--United States--Case studies.

Marriage counseling.

Jungreis, Esther.

United States.

Genre:

Case studies.

Physical Description:

xv, 270 pages ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

[San Francisco] : HarperSanFrancisco, [2002]

Summary:

Marriage has the potential to be one of life's most fulfilling experiences. But even in the best marriages, communication problems, everyday stress, or lack of compassion can prevent a relationship from truly blossoming. Rebbetzin Jungreis has been counseling couples and singles for decades, helping them find their soulmates and strengthen their marriages, and now she shares her wisdom in The Committed Marriage.

Drawing on experience gained from her own marriage of more than 40 years, as well as her strong faith in the healing power of prayer and tradition, Rebbetzin Jungreis outlines some common marital problems and their solutions. She offers practical, optimistic advice on how to find a mate by becoming a desirable mate; how spouses can strengthen their marriage by strengthening their own identities; how couples can communicate in a loving, compassionate way even in the midst of hurts and arguments; and how faith can provide a loving foundation for marriage.

Contents:

1 Finding Your Soul Mate 1

Part 1 A Good Eye 19

2 Developing a Good Eye, Becoming That Desirable Mate 21

3 Marriage Is Here to Stay 35

4 Start Your Family with a Legacy of Song 47

Part 2 A Good Friend 63

5 When the Market Drops and You Hit Bottom 65

6 How to Build a Loving Relationship 77

Part 3 A Good Neighbor 93

7 Being Your Own Person 95

8 Be Your Own Advocate 107

9 Growing Together

Growing Apart 123

Part 4 Projecting the Future 139

10 The Hazards of Divorce 141

11 Communicating Without Hurting 159

12 When You Win, Sometimes You Lose 177

Part 5 A Good Heart 189

13 A Good Heart 191

14 The Power of Kind Words 215

15 Growing Old Together in Dignity 227

16 Hang in There 245

17 Shteiging

Growing Step-by-Step 259

18 Postscript: Time to Grow Up 265.

ISBN:

0066213746

0060937831

OCLC:

50554533

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