Product Description

The cause of clashes between spouses is not that they are from different "planets." In fact, the colliding issues at hand may have nothing to do with gender. Seasoned marriage therapist Ron Shackelford explains that the issue at the heart of much marital discord is that the partners are opposite personality types.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1569049 in Books
• Published on: 2003-10-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 152 pages

Review
“Ron Shackelford writes with clarity and color. More importantly, the concepts he discusses, and the illustrations he develops, paint a vivid picture of the landscape of marital relationships--highs and lows, lights and darks, highlights and shadows. In this book, he shows how the differences between spouses can lead to difficult challenges, but also how those very difficulties, if properly understood, can add depth, interest, and tone to marriage. I heartily recommend this book.”–Jerry Camery-Hoggatt Professor of New Testament and Narrative Theology, Vanguard University

“This book guides people toward finding a way for honoring every personality, and so even opposites can find strength in their differences, this is an excellent idea.”–John Gottman Executive Director, Relationship Research Institute author of The Relationship Cure

“Dr. Shackelford has provided an insightful and sorely needed look at why relationships fail. More importantly though, he has taken the issue one step further by providing straightforward solutions using sound psychological principles and an easy to understand interpretation of theology with these psychological principles.”–George H. Hinn Professor of Psychology, Gavilan College co-author of Illusion and Disillusion: The Self in Love and Marriage

“This book is very valuable and will be a great encouragement to pastors, counselors, and couples. Reading it, I had some 'a-haa' moments and related the illustrations to my own marriage. I will share it with couples for whom I perform the marriage ceremony.”–Pastor Ron Demolar Former Program Director, Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center

“....Anyone doing premarital counseling will value this book as an essential tool in helping couples to not merely overcome differences, but to appreciate and incorporate those differences into a healthy relationship.”–Dr. Craig S. Williams, Pastor Trabuco Presbyterian Church Trabuco Canyon, California

“This book is a testimony to the truth of these words: Not only can opposties attract but opposites can be happy. Shackelford's book is a masterful guide to how it can be done. Good marriages don't just happen; they are created.”–H. Newton Malony, Ph.D., Senior Professor Fuller Theological Seminary

About the Author
RON SHACKELFORD is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and has more than 25 years experience counseling couples. He holds a Doctorate of Ministry in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary.

Customer Reviews

Married to an Opposite
This book is right on the money. It gave me great insight on the different approaches that my husband and I take on the same issue.

It is also based on a spiritual belief system that I believe is essential for any relationship.

I recommend this book if your married, in a relationship or contemplating marriage. It will give you a new perspective on your mate.