How do you get from "I do" to "happily ever after"?It can be done, even in today's divorce-torn society. But marriage is no fairy tale--it takes unselfish love, total commitment, a realistic attitude, and a lot of hard work. In a conversational style, with exercises and examples from movies and life, the V. Rev. Constantine Nasr, a 38-year veteran of both marriage and marital counseling, shows you how to master the art of marriage and create a lastingly joyful home and family.

Marriage is a continuum comprising of three inter-linked stages: pre-marriage, wedding, and post-marriage. All the three stages throw many issues on daily basis which are so arcane that it is difficult to understand and deal with them. If due care is taken in the first two stages; success of third stage, known as married life, increases. This book embodies ideas, tips and suggestions in 14 chapters on spouse selection, dealing with in-laws, understanding concepts of husband, wife, individuality, woman, family, domestic violence and divorce. How to deal with issues and problems has been discussed exhaustively. American Architect Ludwig Mies Rohe said that “God is in details” meaning thereby that when attention is paid to the small things it can have the biggest rewards. Exhaustive work has made this book a laser torch to throw light on complex marital issues to make the married life full of joy, success and contribution to national development. Hence it is A to Z guide for mastering the art of marriage.

Marriage is a journey, one that is filled with joy, love, and companionship, but it also has its challenges. In "Mastering the Art of Marriage: The Ultimate Guide to a Blissful Marriage," author Ranjot Singh Chahal provides essential tips and strategies for building a strong, fulfilling, and happy marriage that lasts a lifetime. Drawing from his own experiences as well as research on successful relationships, Chahal delves into the key components of a successful marriage, including communication, intimacy, trust, and forgiveness. He also explores the different stages of marriage, from the early years to grandparenthood, and offers practical advice for navigating each stage with grace and ease. Filled with practical tips, insightful advice, and real-life examples, "Mastering the Art of Marriage" is the ultimate guide for couples who want to strengthen their bond, deepen their love, and create a lifetime of happiness together. Whether you're a newlywed or have been married for decades, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to master the art of marriage and build a fulfilling and joyous life with their partner.

With a focus on self-empowerment and resilience, this refreshing and witty relationship guide has a reassuring counterintuitive message for unhappy spouses: you only need one partner to initiate far-reaching positive change in a marriage. Conventional wisdom says that “it takes two” to turn a troubled marriage around and that both partners must have a shared commitment to change. So when couples can’t agree on how—or whether—to make their marriage better, many give up or settle for a less-than-satisfying marriage (or think the only way out is divorce). Fortunately, there is an alternative. “What distinguishes Reilly’s book is that she says a warring couple don’t have to agree on the goal of staying together; it takes one person changing, not both, to make a marriage work” (The New York Times). Marriage and family therapist Winifred Reilly has this message for struggling partners: Take the lead. Doing so is effective—and powerful. Through Reilly’s own story of reclaiming her now nearly forty-year marriage, along with anecdotes from many clients she’s worked with, you’ll learn how to: -Focus on your own behaviors and change them in ways that make you feel good about yourself and your marriage -Take a firm stand for what truly matters to you without arguing, cajoling, or resorting to threats -Identify the “big picture” issues at the basis of your repetitive fights—and learn how to unhook from them -Be less reactive, especially in the face of your spouse’s provocations -Develop the strength and stamina to be the sole agent of change Combining psychological theory, practical advice, and personal narrative, It Takes One to Tango is a “wise and uplifting” (Dr. Ellyn Bader, Director of The Couples Institute) guide that will empower those who choose to take a bold, proactive approach to creating a loving and lasting marriage.

WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER Every year upon arriving in Plobien, the small Breton town where he spends his summers, American writer Mark Greenside picks back up where he left off with his faux-pas–filled Francophile life. Mellowed and humbled, but not daunted (OK, slightly daunted), he faces imminent concerns: What does he cook for a French person? Who has the right-of-way when entering or exiting a roundabout? Where does he pay for a parking ticket? And most dauntingly of all, when can he touch the tomatoes? Despite the two decades that have passed since Greenside’s snap decision to buy a house in Brittany and begin a bi-continental life, the quirks of French living still manage to confound him. Continuing the journey begun in his 2009 memoir about beginning life in France, (Not Quite) Mastering the Art of French Living details Greenside’s daily adventures in his adopted French home, where the simplest tasks are never straightforward but always end in a great story. Through some hits and lots of misses, he learns the rules of engagement, how he gets what he needs—which is not necessarily what he thinks he wants—and how to be grateful and thankful when (especially when) he fails, which is more often than he can believe. Introducing the English-speaking world to the region of Brittany in the tradition of Peter Mayle’s homage to Provence, Mark Greenside’s first book, I’ll Never Be French, continues to be among the bestselling books about the region today. Experienced Francophiles and armchair travelers alike will delight in this new chapter exploring the practical and philosophical questions of French life, vividly brought to life by Greenside’s humor and affection for his community.

One Bed, One Bank Account:Better Conversations on Money and MarriageHaving better conversations on money helped our relationship and it can help yours too. -Derek & Carrie Olsen

Julie Powell thought cooking her way through Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking was the craziest thing she'd ever do -- until she embarked on the voyage recounted in her memoir, Cleaving. Her marriage challenged by an insane, irresistible love affair, Julie decides to leave town and immerse herself in a new obsession: butchery. She finds her way to Fleischer's, a butcher shop where she buries herself in the details of food. She learns how to break down a side of beef and French a rack of ribs -- tough physical work that only sometimes distracts her from thoughts of afternoon trysts. The camaraderie at Fleischer's leads Julie to search out fellow butchers around the world -- from South America to Europe to Africa. At the end of her odyssey, she has learned a new art and perhaps even mastered her unruly heart.