Secrets To Lasting Love : Uncovering The Keys To Lifelong Intimacy
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Manufacturer: Free Press
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 306
EAN: 9780684850511
ISBN: 0684850516
Label: Free Press
Manufacturer: Free Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 256
Publication Date: 2001-02-08
Publisher: Free Press
Studio: Free Press
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Gary Smalley is one of the world's foremost speakers and experts on love and relationships. His gift for helping couples create more meaningful communication and deeper understanding so that they can establish an unwavering bond is the inspiration behind Secrets to Lasting Love, the culmination of Smalley's decades of work. In it he outlines the three essential skills that move couples to the highest levels of intimacy: Respect your spouse for all of his or her individual qualities and differences from you. Communicate with each other in a way that moves conversations into deeper realms of understanding. Renew and recharge your spouse emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually -- constantly. It is not easy to recognize and then apply these skills. But Secrets to Lasting Love shows everyone how to do just that, so they can reach what Smalley calls the fifth, or ultimate, level of intimacy -- where there's a marital bond strong enough to withstand the inevitable highs and lows of life. With Gary Smalley, you will have the tools to create a heightened sense of commitment that will allow you to reach your spouse's heart and spirit.
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Summary: Living Out Your Marriage Vows
Comment: "Every major conflict between couples is the result of someone's needs not being met."
~ Stephen Covey
"Secrets to Lasting Love" is a dynamic road map to the ultimate relationship. Gary Smalley doesn't just teach couples how to have a more intimate relationship, he lives what he teaches. The techniques in this book dramatically improved his own relationship with his wife. Most people only stay married for five to seven years, Gary Smalley has been married for over 40 years. What is his secret?
While I enjoyed this book I must say the author uses the word "cliches" way too many times at the start of the book (any editor should have caught this one along with the repeating of the story about a dentist). Small talk is part of life but if you want to go deeper there are ways to advance past "factual conversations" into an area where you share your dreams, needs and feelings. Apparently avoiding conflict is not the answer and Gary Smalley's own life at times reads like a confessional of what not to do.
What is the number 1 cause of divorce? The answer may surprise you.
How do you apply your marriage vows on a daily basis?
Can conflict really be a doorway to deeper levels of intimacy?
What are the seven basic needs?
Throughout this book you will be learning new skills and most of them deal with communication problems. Learning to listen is one of the major skills and I like the idea of "drive-through listening." I have one friend who uses this technique and it always makes me feel heard. So while this book is about marriage, some of the main issues could also make your friendships go to a new level.
I can recommend this book to anyone who is serious about loving, honoring and cherishing their mate on a daily basis.
~The Rebecca Review
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Summary: I strongly recommend this book
Comment: Here is a book that goes straight to the heart of the matter in relationship. Couples who follow the advises and exercises as prescribed in this book will experience a relief and more attraction to each other. From a man perspective I truly strongly recommend this book. Dr. Israel King,Ph.D. Author of How To Keep A Man
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Summary: Almost six years later and it still works
Comment: I read Gary Smalley's "Secrets To Lasting Love" at the request of Rev. McLaren the minister who married my wife and I (almost six years ago). Now given that I haven't looked at this book in a few years I'm going to restrict this review to what this book has done for my wife and I.
Prior to reading Mr. Smalley's work I constantly lived in a place in my mind where I didn't really communicate with my wife. I was afraid of confrontation, and anytime it came down to talking over issues that needed to be discussed I wanted nothing to do with it. I distinctly remember reading this book and Mr. Smalley pointing out that people really rob themselves in intamacy by not talking. He quickly points out that couples need to talk about the things they don't want to talk about the most. This is hard work (trust me I know), but is vital to true intimacy. Marriages don't grow without talking about the very things you don't want to discuss. Now doing this without blaming your spouse, without accusations, without harsh speech is not as easy as think. But if you want your marriage to flourish the way God intended these skills are vital. I don't remember everything that's in this book (I should review it again myself), but I can tell you that what I've applied works like a champ.
God Bless Your Heart...
P.S. To the person who keeps attacking all my faith based reviews keep going. I know I must be on the right track.
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Summary: Great Book
Comment: I'm never disappointed with Gary Smalley's advice. So much good information it is difficult to take in all at once. I may not always like it but he is seldom wrong. I like the way the uses his and others "win's" and "losses" to get the point across. This is a book I'll need to re-read and I'm sure my wife will appreciate his advice too.
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Summary: A true marriage blessing!!
Comment: This book will bless Your Marriage and Your walk with the Lord. Gary Smalley is truly a blessed author and this book has been blessed. Read this book and Your walk with the Lord will grow, and your marriage will be off the scale! Excellent book!!!
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