A Short Course In Marriage: Moving from Frustration to Fulfillment

Every marriage has its share of frustration and fulfillment. As practicing marriage and family therapists, authors Ed Mitchell and Sharon Thompson have witnessed firsthand the potentially destructive effects that frustration can cause and have worked to restore once-lost relationships. However, not all couples can afford professional therapy, and not all couples need therapy. For those couples (or individuals), A Short Course in Marriage is the first step to building anew that fulfilling, long-lasting relationship they once committed themselves to. This book is a pragmatic and encouraging guide designed to help marriages thrive.

Building a fulfilling marriage starts with a desire and willingness to change from within, and putting trust in our Creator. This Short Course starts by showing individuals what gets in the way of change and where change starts. It provides tools for developing a healthy self and, ultimately, a healthy relationship. In addition, this Short Course identifies obstacles like sex, money, addiction, and abuse that can limit the potential for a marriage to be fulfilling and provides guidance in how to overcome these sometimes harmful barriers. The book provides many questions for reflection that readers can use to open their minds and their hearts as they work toward finding or reclaiming the joy in their marriage.