[.uk] Love in the Present Tense: How to Have a High Intimacy, ... (ISBN 092352181X)

Helped turn our marriage around:
My husband and I were on the brink. We didn't really have strong role models in terms of marriage, and after the honeymoon period, we struggled. Nagging, criticism, communication shut downs and feelings of rejection began creeping into the marriage. This book took an interesting approach: It helped us figure out our own personal issues, and then helped us work on the relationship. It took a lot of time and effort, but we put some of their ideas into practice, and now our relationship has never been better. I recommend this book with all my heart. I also wish you luck for whatever reason it is that brings you to search for this book.

The Best Relationship Book Ever:
I was drawn to this book after reading about it in Scott Martineau's book, "The Power Of You". He spoke so highly of the authors, I wanted to read what they said. I was not disappointed. First, they cut through the myths we have all been taught that sound good but simply don't work. Their reality alternatives are perceptive and doable. Their perspective is optimistic. Their suggestions are totally workable. Second, they point out that you probably got married for two distinct reasons that you may not be aware of. One is the opportunity for growth and the other is the opportunity to resolve issues from your past. I have given copies to people who I care about and who are struggling with their partners. I believe this book offers the greatest hope for them to find real answers.

Learning to Understand Ourselves:
The writers are good communicators. They teach us that we all have underlining reasons that we haven't identified for ourselves which we must learn to do so that we can communicate that it is that we really want from our mate. Once we resolve and identify what we really want then it is easy to share with our mate.

Great read, makes you think about your relationship!:
I ended up giving the first book to my best friend while I was back home for a weekend. I really connected with the way the authors linked the childhood and the present. It was an all around good read and good advice.

A welcomed perspective:
The book arrived without a hitch...all the way to Australia. The information, although not all new to me, was exactly what I needed right now. It's easy to read, not so easy to implement...but hey, who said life is an easy ride all the time.