1"Joe takes you on a journey to a place known only to true lovers. Then he shines a light on the path to get there. I've read a lot of marriage counseling books, and this is one of the most challenging, practical, and helpful. This book will help you build or rebuild that very special sacred space for you and your spouse. Go to Joe's office where he will challenge you to be more than you have ever been before in your marriage." Ted Boykin Associate Dean of Students, CSUWhen it comes to marriages, too many people ask the wrong question. They ask, "Will we make it?" Relationship therapist Joe Martino wants people to ask, "Will we be glad we made it?" He believes that every couple can make it and be excited that they did. In this book, you'll learn: " A cogent definition for what communication is and how you can be better at it. " Four dangerous ways couples interact in their relationship." Why conflict is your best friend." A proven way to have more productive conversations even when you're mad at your partner." How to discuss anything in a way that builds the relationship." Three core questions that you both are asking and how to answer them. Each chapter is written in an easy-to-understand manner and comes with discussion questions to help further your understanding of the material. The Emotionally Secure Couple can be read alone or with your partner for a deeper experience as a couple. If you really want to take your experience to the next level, grab a couple of friends and read the book as a group discussion. For more information, study guides, and videos by the author exclusively for readers, go to www.emotionallysecurecouple.com.