The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Marriage

by Hilary Rich

The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to the Perfect Marriage, Second Edition is an excellent resource for married couples, whether newlyweds or celebrating their bronze anniversary and beyond, on how to keep a marriage working, repair any damages, enhance the strength of their relationship, and more, brought up-to-date for the 21st century. The new edition contains additional chapters on spirituality and partnership, how being a more giving person in other areas — volunteering, helping others, and joining in community activities — can strengthen a marriage, planning ahead, learning how to handle potential difficulties before they happen, and schedule secret getaways and "dates" that keep a marriage exciting.

Genres: Self Help, Family, Marriage

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Caitlin N. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great overview of practical advice for supporting a harmonious, productive relationship. I underlined several things that may seem common sense but are hard to act on in reality - like remembering to be NICE to your partner daily, do fun things together, and plan for time to discuss serious serious things - as opposed to just coexisting and hoping things sail along well. The only negative critique I have is that some of the little "male perspective" notes rubbed me the wrong way as being a bit stereotypical and lame. Third edition is definitely dated at this point, but overall it's a great resource!

[sistaotey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Talked about the hard things. This is a keeper for me.

[Carol Mann Agency]

Creating a marriage that makes it through the long haul.

Here is an updated and revised edition of the popular guide to marriage in the 21st century. Whether you are newlyweds or have 50 years under your belt, this guide will give you the knowledge you need to make yours a marriage others will envy and want to emulate. In this new edition, there is a male perspective, additional material for newlyweds, an expansion on “thinking and feeling for two,” and much more.