Being Married: The Secrets of Happy Relationships Series, #2
By Laurie Weiss
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Are You Ready to Discover Secrets About Marriage Women Need to Know but Seldom Share?
Marriage doesn't come with a manual! Once you get married there are always surprises. When dozens of women shared answers to the question, "What do you wish you had known before you were married?" they discovered they had lots in common. What they shared in Being Married: Secrets Women Wish They Knew will help you have a happier and more satisfying marriage!
• Would you like to avoid the heartbreak of making poor choices?
• Do you know what triggers you should NEVER ignore – before or after you're married?
• Can you tell the difference between his culture and values and yours?
Learning that the fairy tales about marriage are usually not the truth is especially important for women contemplating getting or staying married.
"Brilliant, everything we wish our mothers had told us, but didn't. Anyone who is dating, contemplating marriage, engaged or currently married will glean years of wisdom from this little black book of secrets." – Sally Shields, speaker, radio personality, author, The Daughter-In-Law Rules Get your copy now!
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Being Married - Laurie Weiss
Words of Praise For…
Being Married:
Secrets Women Wish They Knew
"WOW Being Married: Secrets Women Wish They Knew is nothing short of BRILLIANT. It is everything that we wished our mothers had told us but didn’t. AMEN to the truth of Laurie’s wisdom. Packed with real-life examples of women who have been there, this book offers wisdom beyond ages. Anyone who is dating, contemplating marriage, engaged or even married already will glean years of wisdom from this little black book of secrets. This book should be a pre-requisite for all to-be-marrieds. Be the best friend you can be and pick up a copy for your sister, girlfriend, daughter, or even mother, step mother or mother-in-law! There is a lot of comfort in reading about situations that are more than relatable. Kudos to Laurie for her compassion, brilliance, and love of her fellow woman. An evergreen book, this work is a MUST READ! You can’t put a rating on something this good, but if I had to rate the importance of this book, I’d give it 11 stars out of 10."
—Sally Shields, speaker, radio personality, publicity specialist and author of the #1 Bestseller, The Daughter-in-Law Rules!
"We love it! Being Married: Secrets Women Wish They Knew is undoubtedly the book that every woman should read before considering marriage—and even before entering into a serious relationship with a man. With the help of the women she interviewed, Laurie has covered in this book every conceivable topic that separates couples and leads to marital dissatisfaction, unhappiness and divorce. We highly recommend this practical, down-to-earth book and will suggest it as a ‘must-read’ for any single woman looking for a committed relationship."
—Susie and Otto Collins, Breakthrough Relationship Coaches and Authors
"If my clients had read Dr. Weiss’s informative and resource packed book before they married, I might be looking for a new line of work!
Even if you think you know all about marriage and relationships, you are sure to learn something interesting and invaluable from Dr. Weiss’s wise and intimate work. Easily accessible, the material is chock-full of useful and often surprising information.
Take advantage of Dr. Weiss’s 50 plus years of marriage and over 40 years as a relationship therapist and marriage counselor. You will not be disappointed. A thoroughly engaging read."
—Katy Kurtz, Denver divorce attorney
"The words of wisdom ingrained in the wonderfully concise book by Dr Laurie Weiss are amazing. Somehow, Dr Weiss has been able to neatly package, without a lot of peripheral discussion, the most significant challenges I have personally experienced and have watched my friends experience as they live their married life. As someone who has been married and divorced, then married and widowed, I can truly vouch for what Dr. Weiss presents here.
No matter how much in love you are or how disgusted you are in your current relationship, I highly recommend you read this wonderful book. Being Married: Secrets Women Wish They Knew is a must read for all women, whether married or thinking of marriage ... it just may save you and your relationship.
—Barbara Joye, The Shift Guru, Author, The Creating Formula, Achieving the Life You Deserve
Being Married: Secrets Women Wish They Knew by Dr. Laurie Weiss is the new manifesto for women. Whether they say ‘I do’ or ‘I don’t,’ it’s got all the ingredients for a woman to be smart, sassy, and successful. From demystifying the beliefs and myths of coupledom that detour so many; to handling money; and a myriad of unexpected hiccups, this book is a gem. The resources are excellent. It should be required reading for anyone single ... and it wouldn’t hurt those who are married as well!
—Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd®
Laurie expresses a wealth of information to women in all stages of relationship-life that can help them answer the question: Why does something that feels so good (a love relationship) become something that feels so bad? Backed by years of personal and professional experience with personal stories, her message is succinct and clear—on a psychological level everything has an explanation.
—Dr. Brenda Schaeffer, Author,
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This book is an excellent resource for any woman, in a relationship or not. But, it is especially important information for a woman contemplating marriage. Weiss really gets at the core of what women need to consider before making that ultimate commitment.
—Kim Olver, Author, Secrets of Happy Couples
In a world flooded with self-help texts, this book presents a well organized, thoughtful, and realistic ‘guidebook’ for a successful marriage. Moreover, sharing the ‘secrets’ of real women makes it particularly enticing (delicious?). I wish I’d had a book like this years ago.
—Pam Gordon, College Professor
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img1.jpgBEING MARRIED
Secrets Women
Wish They Knew
The Secrets of Happy Relationships Series
DR. LAURIE WEISS
img2.jpgEmpowerment Systems Books
Being Married
Secrets Women Wish They Knew
The Secrets of Happy Relationships Series
Dr. Laurie Weiss
© 2019 Laurie Weiss
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer who may quote brief passages in a review.
The author has done her best to present accurate and up-to-date information in this book, but she cannot guarantee that the information is correct or will suit your particular situation.
First published by The 99 Series 2012 as 99 Things Women Wish They Knew Before Saying I Do
Library of Congress Control Number: 2018950172
ISBN-13: 978-1-949400-00-7 Paperback
ISBN-13: 978-1-949400-01-4 Ebook
ISBN-13: 978-1-949400-02-1 Downloadable audio file
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Cover: Nick Zelinger, www.NZGraphics.com
Interior Design: Istvan Szabo, Ifj.
Editor: Donna Jara
Family & Relationships / Marriage & Long-Term Relationships / Self-Help
img1.jpgDedication
This book is dedicated to: all the women who have so generously shared their lives with me—either directly or through their writings; my family, friends, teachers, mentors, colleagues, students, clients and readers; and most especially to the women who occupy two or more of those roles simultaneously.
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img4.jpgContents
Words of Praise For…
Dedication
Special Bonus
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1: What You Should Know, but Don’t
You’re Taught Expectations
You Can Keep Your Own Identity
You Can Grow and Change
Connections and Expectations ≠Reality
He Can’t Meet All Your Needs
Address Disagreements
Men and Women Really are Different
The Golden Rule Can Kill a Marriage
Chapter 2: You Need to Know About You
Others Tell You Who to Be
You Try to Meet Expectations
Waking Up is a Process
The Problem That Has No Name
You May Need More Education
You Can Ask for What You Want
You Have the Right to Say No
You Can Find Strength
It’s Hard To Turn Off Your Programming
Chapter 3: Don’t Hurry, Take Your Time
You’re In Love—The Biological Imperative
Trying to Escape Rarely Works
This Isn’t Your Only Chance
No Man Can Make You Whole
You Can’t Change Him
You’re Feeling Pressured
He Seemed So Nice…
You Think This Time Will Be Better
It’s Okay to Wait
Chapter 4: Family Patterns are Important
Your Past Impacts Your Expectations
Each Family Has Different Rules
New Situations Challenge Old Rules
Different Family, Different Rules
Learn to Recognize His Family’s Rules
Expectations about Following Rules Cause Problems
Codependency is a Cultural Expectation
Changing is Challenging
Recovering from Codependency
Chapter 5: You Don’t Notice Very Important Things
Surprising Reasons for Choices
Looking Good Doesn’t Last
Unconscious Choices Reflect Unresolved Issues
Conscious and Unconscious Agreements
Hidden Expectations Cause Problems
Notice Clues about Hidden Information
Those Not-So-Fatal Attractions
You Can’t Make Him Change
Learning Together Works
Chapter 6: You Need to Discuss Your Values
Your Mask Won’t Keep You Safe
What You Talk about Matters
Ask—Never Assume
Some Differences Really Do Matter
Defensiveness is Dangerous
Admitting Your Vulnerability Lets You Connect
Nobody Wins a Power Struggle
A Disagreement Isn’t a Disaster
Communicating is Critical
Chapter 7: Physical Issues Take Attention and Communication
Physical Attraction: Necessary But Not Sufficient
Physical Intimacy—Multiple Meanings
You Each Must Define Enough
Communicate about Sexual Problems
Sleeping Problems Interfere with Intimacy
Health Issues Can Become Critically Important
Affairs Happen When Problems are Ignored
Never Excuse Physical Mistreatment
Shocking Surprises Occasionally Occur
Chapter 8: Getting Married Doesn’t Cure Bad Behavior
He Changed After We Got Married
He Doesn’t Keep His Agreements
Abuse Must Be Named!
Mental Illness is Frightening and Frustrating
Alcoholism Causes Devastatingly Bad Behavior
Marriage Isn’t a License for Bullying
His Priorities Don’t Include Me
He’s Emotionally Unavailable
Should I Stay or Should I Leave?
Chapter 9: Stay Conscious About Money
It’s Best to Share Financial Responsibility
Different Values Make Sharing a Challenge
Sharing Responsibility Means Sharing Power
Sometimes Deception is an Issue
Lack of Skill Causes Problems
Keep Your Own Financial Independence
Learn to Communicate about Finances
His, Hers, and Ours
Planning Your Future Includes Retirement
Chapter 10: Spiritual and Religious Values are Important
Definitions of Spirituality and Religion
Spirituality is a Perspective
Spiritual Value Definitions Differ
Spirituality and Religion Help Explain Experiences
Spirituality and Religion Provide Community Support
Differences in Values Create Tension
Some People Search for Spiritual Engagement
Selfishness Undercuts Spiritual Connection
Using Marriage for Spiritual Growth
Chapter 11: Secrets that Make Marriage Work
It Really Takes Hard Work
Breaking the Codependency is Very Challenging
You Can’t Complete Each Other
You’re Two Different People
You Can’t Make Each Other Happy
Disagreeing is as Important as Pleasing
Disagree Without Being Disagreeable
Trust and Respect are Critical
The Rewards are Worth It
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Acknowledgments
Useful Resources
About the Author
How to Work with Dr. Laurie
About the Secrets of Happy Relationships Series
Books in the Secrets of Happy Relationships Series
Other Books by Laurie Weiss
Stop Poisoning Your Marriage with These Common Beliefs
Introduction
Chapter 1: It Takes the Right Person
img4.jpgForeword
As a certified CFLE family life educator and a parent educator for over thirty years, I’m excited about sharing Being Married: Secrets Women Wish They Knew It fills a hole that has needed to be filled for a long time.
Drawing on her own extensive experience and the wisdom of many women, Dr. Weiss offers a broad swatch of ideas to consider before saying yes to Mr. Right.
Learn to identify what can be strengths in a marriage and what