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Best couples self help videos; best curriculum; best relationship; best books for marriage enrichment.

 

In our changing world, the definition of marriage is not as clear cut as it used to be. But, what is clear is how difficult it is for couples to remain happily married.   PREP® (Preventative Relationship Enhancement Program) believes that passion, love, and marriage can last a lifetime.  Presumably, this is a common belief since people are still eagerly reciting those familiar wedding vows, “For as Long as I shall Live”, and Till Death Do Us Part”.  Why then do couples lose the love and passion seem unable to regain the joy they once found in each other?

PREP believes that many marriages fail because the couple lacks the tools necessary to deal with important issues that come with any close relationship.  While the dynamics of a successful marriage are complex and changing, PREP educates couples to focus on factors they can control, and gives couples the tools to safely and effectively manage life’s surprises.   PREP couples are given the tools necessary to recognize danger signs, communicate safely and effectively, protect fun, friendship, sexuality and sensuality as well as harness the power of commitment. 

We know that not all marriages should be saved. We know that PREP will not be able to save some marriages.  But if you are looking for a Marriage Enhancement/Divorce Prevention program that teaches techniques that have demonstrated their effectiveness through years of research to increase marital satisfaction, that has been thoroughly studied and tested more than any other in the world, then PREP is the program for you.

 

The PREP team has authored a multitude of books that can enhance your marriage.

Fighting for your Marriage by Drs. Howard Markman, Scott Stanley, and Susan Blumberg

Since it was first published in 1994, Fighting for Your Marriage has been the best-selling book in its field, showing couples how to use the proven principles of PREP to improve their relationships. Now the classic guide to achieving better communication in marriage has been extensively revised to respond to new pressures and changes affecting today’s families, revised 2001.
 

A Lasting Promiseby Drs. Scott Stanley, Daniel Trathen, Savanna McCain and Milt Bryan.

Finally, the Christian PREP book you’ve been waiting for. Based on the bestselling book, Fighting for Your Marriage, Dr. Scott Stanley and colleagues bring to you A Lasting Promise to help couples create a marriage of lasting love. The powerful and practical principles are based solidly on Scripture with a unique blending of university research. The result is a thoroughly Christian version of the widely respected PREP approach.

12 Hours to a Great Marriageby Howard Markman, Scott Stanley, Susan Blumberg, Natalie Jenkins and Carol Whiteley.

Just Released! Now you can discover the same simple and effective strategies that couples around the world learn when they attend PREP's 12-Hour weekend workshop!

Each chapter covers one of the key ingredients of the program, like Being Friends, Having Fun, and Enhancing your Love Life, and shows you how to take the steps that research shows are the basis for a long-term, healthy, loving marriage. Packed with thought-provoking self-tests, fun and innovative exercises and inspiring stories. This book is written to be read by one-partner or two, and is designed to take 12 short hours, including the exercises!

 

Other titles by the PREP authors:

You Paid How Much for That?! by Natalie Jenkins, Scott Stanle7y, William Bailey, Howard Markman

Fighting for your African American Marriage by Keith Whitfield, Howard Markman, Scott Stanley, Susan Blumberg

Beyond the Chuppah by Joel Crohn, Howard Markman, Susan Blumberg, Janice Levine

Becoming Parents by Pamela Jordan, Scott Stanley, Howard Markman

Empty Nesting by David Arp, Claudia Arp, Scott Stanley, Howard Markman, Susan Blumberg

Su Matrimonio vale la pena by Howard Markman, Scott Stanley, Susan Blumberg

Why do fools fall in love?  by Janice Levine, Howard Markman

The Heart of Commitment by Scott Stanley