Marriageology: The Art and Science of Staying Together

Author: Luscombe, Belinda

Color: Tan

Number Of Pages: 288

Details:

A smart and concise guide to staying together that draws on scientific findings, expert advice, and years in the marital trenches to explain why marriage is better for your health, your finances, your kids, and your happiness Like you, probably, Belinda Luscombe would rather have had her eyes put out than read a book about marriage; they all seemed full of advice that was obvious, useless, or bad. Plus they were boring. But after covering the relationship beat for Time magazine for ten years, she realized there was a surprisingly upbeat and little-known story to tell about the benefits of staying together for the long haul. Casting a witty, candid, and probing eye on the latest behavioral science, Luscombe has written a fresh and persuasive report on the state of our unions, how they’ve changed from the marriages of our parents’ era, and what those changes mean for the happiness of this most intimate and important of our relationships. In Marriageology Luscombe examines the six major fault lines that can fracture contemporary marriages, also known as the F-words: familiarity, fighting, finances, family, fooling around, and finding help. She presents facts, debunks myths, and provides a fascinating mix of research, anecdotes, and wisdom from a wide range of approaches—from how properly dividing up chores can result in a better sex life to the benefits of fighting with your spouse (though not in the car) to whether or not to tell your partner that you lost $70,000. (The last one is from firsthand experience.) Marriageology offers simple, actionable, maybe even borderline fun techniques and tips to try, whether the relationship in question is about to conk out or just needs a little grease and an oil change. The best news of all is that sticking together is easier than it looks. Praise for Marriageology “Drawn from what she learned covering the relationship beat for  Time, Luscombe’s how-not-to-split-up manual is witty and wise.” —People “People are still getting married, and this book is here to help. . . . A warm and companionable volume . . . [Luscombe has a] wry touch, a gift for scene-setting, and an endearingly even temper.” —The New Yorker “Few things are more important than the quality of our relationships—and especially the one we build with our life partners. Belinda Luscombe has written a smart and funny book to help anyone work toward a stronger and more fulfilling marriage.” —Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and founder of LeanIn and OptionB

Reviews:

"A delightful new book, which draws on years of collecting data, notingpatterns, poring over peer-reviewed journal articles and interviewingcouples counselors, sex therapists, financial advisers, sociology and psychology professors, consumer behavior experts and regular ol' married folks....the resulting book is a hoot. And helpful." - Chicago Tribune

"A vibrant and engrossing look at marriage that combines her own experiences with current research and commentary by experts...Luscombe delivers a satisfying mix of humorous anecdotes (she and herhusband frequently battle over the use of butter), sage advice (learn to forgive and say thank you), and research (stats reveal that married couples are healthier and wealthier than their unmarried counterparts)." -Publishers Weekly Winner of the Self Help: Relationships category of the  2020 International Book Awards.

About the Author:

Belinda Luscombe is an award-winning Time magazine journalist and essayist. Her work has also appeared in The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, and Vogue. She won the Council on Contemporary Families Media Award for her reporting on marriage. She and her husband have been realizing how deeply unsuitable they are for each other but still figuring it out somehow for almost thirty years, often while being laughed at by their two children. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CHAPTER 1 Familiarity My husband, ...

EAN: 9780399592362

Release Date: 21-05-2019

Languages: English

Item Condition: New

Binding: Hardcover