Compares the transitional cycles of marriage to those of nature, describes the attitudes and emotions of each season, and offers seven strategies that enable couples to enhance and improve their marital relationship.
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I The Four Seasons of Marriage
The Nature of Marriage
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Winter
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Spring
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Summer
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Fall
49
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Marital Seasons Profile
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Part II Seven Strategies to Enhance the Seasons of Your Marriage
Strategy 1 Deal with Past Failures
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Strategy 2 Choose a Winning Attitude
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Strategy 3 Learn to Speak Your Spouse's Love Language
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Strategy 4 Develop the Awesome Power of Empathetic Listening
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Strategy 5 Discover the Joy of Helping Your Spouse Succeed
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Strategy 6 Maximize Your Differences
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Strategy 7 Implement the Power of Positive Influence
