{"product_id":"9781501125867","title":"It Takes One to Tango","description":"Author: Reilly, Winifred M.\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781501125867\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Gallery Books\u003cbr\u003eYear First Published: 2018\u003cbr\u003ePages: 288\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 8.375 inches x 5.5 inches x 0.9 inches\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith a focus on self-empowerment and resilience, this refreshing and witty relationship guide has a reassuring counterintuitive message for unhappy spouses: you only need one partner to initiate far-reaching positive change in a marriage.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Conventional wisdom says that “it takes two” to turn a troubled marriage around and that \u003ci\u003eboth\u003c\/i\u003e partners must have a shared commitment to change. So when couples can’t agree on how—or whether—to make their marriage better, many give up or settle for a less-than-satisfying marriage (or think the only way out is divorce).\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Fortunately, there is an alternative. “What distinguishes Reilly’s book is that she says a warring couple don’t have to agree on the goal of staying together; it takes one person changing, not both, to make a marriage work” (\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Marriage and family therapist Winifred Reilly has this message for struggling partners: \u003ci\u003eTake the lead\u003c\/i\u003e. Doing so is effective—and powerful. Through Reilly’s own story of reclaiming her now nearly forty-year marriage, along with anecdotes from many clients she’s worked with, you’ll learn how to:\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n -Focus on your own behaviors and change them in ways that make you feel good about yourself and your marriage\u003cbr\u003e\n -Take a firm stand for what truly matters to you without arguing, cajoling, or resorting to threats\u003cbr\u003e\n -Identify the “big picture” issues at the basis of your repetitive fights—and learn how to unhook from them\u003cbr\u003e\n -Be less reactive, especially in the face of your spouse’s provocations\u003cbr\u003e\n -Develop the strength and stamina to be the sole agent of change\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Combining psychological theory, practical advice, and personal narrative, \u003ci\u003eIt Takes One to Tango\u003c\/i\u003e is a “wise and uplifting” (Dr. Ellyn Bader, Director of The Couples Institute) guide that will empower those who choose to take a bold, proactive approach to creating a loving and lasting marriage.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42548049281182,"sku":"HPC-9781501125867","price":32.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/products\/9781501125867.jpg?v=1681653792","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781501125867","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}