Money, Sex, and Kids: Stop Fighting about the Three Things That Can Ruin Your Marriage by Tina Tessina

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Synopsis

"You forgot to pay the mortgage." "I've got a headache-again." "Why did you let the kids stay up so late?"

Chances are your last argument with your spouse was over money, sex, or your kids-since husbands and wives battle over these three issues more than anything. But it doesn't have to be that way.

In Money, Sex, and Kids, noted relationship expert Dr. Tina B. Tessina tackles each of these hot-button issues-and offers you solutions to get your marriage back on track.

Inside you'll find . . .

• Sample scripts to properly handle arguments
• Guidelines and exercises to deal with marital conflict
• Case studies of couples just like you who've beat the big three
• Expert relationship advice from Tessina-the Internet's "Dr. Romance"
• And much more

Money, Sex, and Kids offers you a fresh look at what it means to be married-and what it takes to stay that way. It's all you need to defeat marital stress, cease the fighting, and build a peaceful, fulfilling life together.

Deborah Bigelow - Library Journal

Licensed psychotherapist and journal contributor Tessina, who has been happily married for more than 20 years, developed this comprehensive guide to help couples deal with the most emotionally charged problems of many marriages. She breaks down the titular subjects of money, sex, and kids into specific struggles, delves into their root causes, and provides case studies of couples who have dealt successfully-and realistically-with the problems. She further offers a variety of solutions and provides scripts for instigating discussions. The book concludes with guidelines for building mutual, maturing love. Recommended for all public libraries.

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Biography

Tina B. Tessina, Ph.D. has been a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in California since 1978. She is the author of eleven books and is known on the Internet as "Dr. Romance." Her practice includes individual and couple counseling. And she's been happily married for more than twenty years.