Every newly married couple wants to beat the odds and make their marriage work. Unfortunately, 50 per cent of first marriages and 65 per cent of second marriages fail. Clearly, couples need guidance and support to keep their partnerships strong. In "The "Everything" Guide to Making Your Marriage Work", married couple Stephen Martin and Victoria Costello offer information, tips, and advice to help readers: recognise danger signs in a marriage; communicate effectively; handle discussions about money, sex, kids, and other tough topics; keep the passion alive; maintain a sense of identity within a partnership; and, navigate special situations, such as stepfamilies and cultural differences. With the help of this concise book, couples can address problems before they become dealbreakers. From the stress of combining finances and raising kids to dealing with in-laws and blending families, there's a lot of pressure in a marriage. But all it takes is a little information and determination to make it work - and to make it last.

Author Biography

Stephen Martin, MFT (San Francisco, CA), is a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice in Moss Beach and San Francisco, CA since 1985. He is also a public speaker who gives presentations and couples workshops on making marriage work. Victoria Costello (San Francisco, CA) is an Emmy Award - winning journalist and documentary producer for PBS, Disney Channel, Discovery Channel, Learning Channel, and HGTV.