Religiöst liv, Spouses, Love, Kristendom, Äktenskap, Christianity, Religious aspects, Kärlek, Religious life, Marriage, Respect 

Offers married couples practical advice on how they can improve their marriage by identifying the one thing their partner wants, with techniques to help them achieve a new level of intimacy and trust. 

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 319-324).

Introduction : love is not enough -- The simple secret to a better marriage -- To communicate, decipher the code -- Why she won't respect; why he won't love -- What men fear most can keep the crazy cycle spinning -- She fears being a doormat; He's tired of "just not getting it" -- She worries about being a hypocrite; He complains, "I get no respect!" -- She thinks she can't forgive him; He says, "Nobody can love that woman!" -- C-o-u-p-l-e : how to spell love to your wife -- Closeness: she wants you to be close -- Openness: she wants you to open up to her -- Understanding: don't try to "fix her" - just listen -- Peacemaking: she wants you to say, "I'm sorry" -- Loyalty: she needs to know you're committed -- Esteem: she wants you to honor and cherish her -- C-h-a-i-r-s : how to spell respect to your husband -- Conquest: appreciate his desire to work and achieve -- Hierarchy: appreciate his desire to protect and provide -- Authority: appreciate his desire to serve and to lead -- Insight: appreciate his desire to analyze and counsel -- Relationship: appreciate his desire for shoulder-to-shoulder friendship -- Sexuality: appreciate his desire for sexual intimacy -- The energizing cycle will work if you do -- Part III: The rewarded cycle -- The real reason to love and respect -- The truth can make you free, indeed -- Conclusion: pink and blue can make God's purple.

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