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The All-or-Nothing Marriage

How the Best Marriages Work

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The All-or-Nothing Marriage

By: Eli J Finkel
Narrated by: Mark Deakins
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 “After years of debate and inquiry, the key to a great marriage remained shrouded in mystery. Until now...”—Carol Dweck, author of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

Eli J. Finkel's insightful and ground-breaking investigation of marriage clearly shows that the best marriages today are better than the best marriages of earlier eras. Indeed, they are the best marriages the world has ever known. He presents his findings here for the first time in this lucid, inspiring guide to modern marital bliss.

The All-or-Nothing Marriage reverse engineers fulfilling marriages—from the “traditional” to the utterly nontraditional—and shows how any marriage can be better.

The primary function of marriage from 1620 to 1850 was food, shelter, and protection from violence; from 1850 to 1965, the purpose revolved around love and companionship. But today, a new kind of marriage has emerged, one oriented toward self-discover, self-esteem, and personal growth. Finkel combines cutting-edge scientific research with practical advice; he considers paths to better communication and responsiveness; he offers guidance on when to recalibrate our expectations; and he even introduces a set of must-try “lovehacks.”

This is a book for the newlywed to the empty nester, for those thinking about getting married or remarried, and for anyone looking for illuminating advice that will make a real difference to getting the most out of marriage today.

Includes a PDF of Supplemental Images and Graphics Love, Dating & Attraction Marriage & Long-Term Partnerships Relationships Sociology Marriage Dating
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Great book that provides a comprehensive overview of the history of marriage in America. This important information grounds the rest of the book where suggestions and tips are provided. All of this is supported by scientific evidence from many perspectives that supports a clear set of opportunities to improve marriage and the joy and fulfillment of couples therein.

comprehensive and science-based

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Respecting marriage as a foundational institution, Finkel examines historical and modern ways that can practically assist marriages to both survive and even thrive. Engaging pragmatic and well researched.

A new look at marriage for the 2 1st century.

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Found the start a bit slow, informative, but too drawn out. Particularly enjoyed the end. I’ll probably purchase a hard copy so I can look back on some of the tools more readily. I found the chapter set up a bit excessive. Overall a great book though.

Great

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