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“You forgot to pay the mortgage.” “I’ve got a headache-again.” “Why did you let the kids stay up so late?” Chances are your last argument with your spouse was over money, sex, or your kids-since husbands and wives … More >>
Money, Sex, and Kids: Stop Fighting about the Three Things That Can Ruin Your Marriage
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As a licensed marriage counselor and psychotherapist, I work with couples every day who are struggling with these three marriage problems; money, sex and kids. I wrote this book for couples who want to end the fighting, and build a successful partneship. To make it more effective, I put in case histories of couples (names changed, of course) I’ve worked with, as well as exercises, guidelines and the most up-to-date information on what makes relationships succeed. If you’re struggling with your partner, this book will help you navigate the rough waters of intimacy, and learn how to sail smoothly together. I hope you enjoy it, and I’d love to hear from you at [...]
Rating: 5 / 5
The answer is, “money, sex and kids.” What is the question? “What are the three issues that stir up the most trouble in a marriage?” If you find yourself endlessly fighting with your spouse, you may have something in common with the hundreds of couples Dr. Tina B. Tessina has counseled who continually bump heads over these emotionally charged issues. Tessina, a.k.a. “Dr. Romance,” shows you how to stop arguing and focus on collaboration. She provides effective strategies and techniques, including fighting do’s and don’ts, budgeting advice, tactics for improving intimacy and exercises for spouses to share. Although the contents are not as innovative as the catchy title, Tessina’s focus on problem solving, mutual support and honest communication can buttress any challenging relationship. If one, two or all three of these divisive issues are threatening to derail your marriage, getAbstract believes this book may help you get back on track.
Rating: 4 / 5
I am a never-married, childless, only child. My fiancé is a divorced middle-child with custody of his young son. We have different opinions on and experiences with, well, just about everything. MONEY, SEX AND KIDS has taught us how to use this diversity to our mutual benefit.
The techniques, skills and mindsets laid out in this book (and in Tina’s earlier book How to Be a Couple and Still Be Free, Third Edition) have enabled us to negotiate cooperative solutions to our problems rather than focusing on who is “right.” Tina’s combinations of specific real-life examples and general tips and tools have given us the ability to greatly reduce the potential for arguments, needless struggle and heartache in our relationship.
I’m particularly happy with how the “Struggle-Situation-Solution” continuum trains couples to get past the immediate “sound and fury” and discover what the argument is REAALLY about, which is the only place true cooperative problem solving can take place.
Thanks to Tina (and my fiancé’s cooperation, of course), I’ve gone from thinking that our differences could quite possibly be insurmountable to planning for a moving day later this year.
Rating: 5 / 5
“Money Sex and Kids” is an incredibly useful resource! This book helps couples to understand and resolve the three primary issues responsible for marital discontent. First Dr. Tessina broadens awareness about why people may act in a certain manner. Then she moves beyond insight, enlightenment and understanding, towards a constructive plan of action. These practical tools offer a great opportunity to improve and repair difficult relationships. “Money Sex and Kids” offers hope for couples to maximize bliss and minimize angst. Bravo, Dr. Romance! – Dr. Abby Aronowitz, Psychologist. Author of “Your Final Diet” [..]
Rating: 5 / 5
Money, sex and kids are, indeed, the three issues virtually all couples fight about. Author Tina Tessina, a practicing therapist and relationship columnist, gives practical, commonsense advice for dealing with all.
I tried one of the discussion exercises with my “fella,” with good results. Some four weeks later, we still use it.
Lots of good tips here for dealing with the issues that can strengthen or strain a relationship.
Rating: 4 / 5