Product Description

If you think you need to change your marriage,think again. It may well be that your marriage is trying to change you. In Secrets of a Passionate Marriage, Dr. David Schnarch shares a revolutionary approach thousands have used to take their relationships to new and lasting heights of sexual ecstasy and intimacy. Emotionally committed relationships, he teaches, are people-growing machines, and sexual difficulty and other challenges are actually signs of a healthy, maturing relationship. Moving beyond traditional therapies that work a little, Dr. Schnarch brings straight talk and humor to his three decades of expertise and offers insights into: Emotional gridlock - why this critical phase is necessary for the healthy evolution of all relationships How to "self-soothe" your anxieties and open to the full range of human eroticism The psychology of sex - how to make an ally out of what you're really thinking during sex,and much more With many proven exercises to "electrify" your sex life, heighten passion, and renew commitment, Secrets of a Passionate Marriage is sure to help your relationship reach its full potential,both in and out of bed.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #209470 in Books
• Published on: 2003-06
• Released on: 2003-06-03
• Formats: Abridged, Audiobook
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 2
• Binding: Audio CD

Features

• ISBN13: 9781591790792
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
• Click here to view our Condition Guide and Shipping Prices

From the Publisher
Join marriage counselor and psychotherapist David Schnarch on a journey towards creating a more intimate, passionate, loving relationship with your partner. Emotionally committed relationships are a "people growing" process, he says, where inevitable sexual boredom, lack of passion, and communication difficulties serve as the mechanisms for adult development.

About the Author
David Schnarch is a licensed clinical psychologist and the author of numerous books and articles on intimacy, sexuality, and relationships. His clinical abilities attract clients and students from across the globe, building his reputation as a critical thinker, daring innovator, and gifted teacher. David served eight years on the Board of Directors of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT), throughout which time he chaired the Professional Education Committee. He is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Certified Sex Therapy Supervisor, and a Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). For seventeen years David was an Associate Professor in the Depts. of Psychiatry and Urology at Louisiana State University Medical School, training physicians and therapists in sexual health care.

Customer Reviews

Fantastic
As a graduate student in psychology this was required reading for one of my classes. This book is nothing short of exquisite. Schnarch writes from a very authentic 'been there' place which draws the reader in like magnet. Lots of very good case studies which beautifully integrate the theoretical material. Schnarch's lense is a new and refreshing integration of couples & sex therapy (who ever thought of separating the two anyway??). It focuses on differentiation rather than fusion. This is a page-turner that organically induces self-reflection inspired by the very authenticity of it's author.
A fascinating piece of literature.

May not save my marriage, but it has saved ME
I was looking for a miracle and I found it, although it may not be able to save my marriage that is no fault of the book. This book taught me so much about ME that even though my husband is still having difficulty "differentiating". I am much happier than I have ever been in a relationship!

Get one for yourself and one for your significant other!

Excellent, concise, helpful! Has made all the difference!
The information that Dr. Schnarch has provided in this work is extremely helpful in understanding the dynamics involved in having a much more passionate relationship. It was recommended to me off of a dating website by an e-mail friend. I can never thank him enough!