{"product_id":"9781501125874","title":"It Takes One to Tango: How I Rescued My Marriage with (Almost) No Help from My Spouse-and How You Can, Too","description":"With a focus on independence and autonomy, this refreshing and witty relationship guide has an empowering counter-intuitive message for unhappy spouses: that you only need \u003ci\u003eone\u003c\/i\u003e partner to take the initiative and help repair a marriage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConventional wisdom says that “it takes two” to turn a troubled marriage around and that \u003ci\u003eboth\u003c\/i\u003e spouses must have a shared commitment to change. So when couples can’t agree on how—or whether—to make their marriage better, many give up or settle for a less-than-satisfying marriage (or think the only way out is divorce.) Fortunately, there is an alternative.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt Takes One to Tango\u003c\/i\u003e is a groundbreaking guide that explains how one determined partner can spark far-reaching positive change in a marriage, no matter how short-fused, argumentative, or seemingly impossible your partner can be—and no matter how long you’ve been stuck.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMarriage and family therapist Winifred Reilly has this message for struggling partners: \u003ci\u003eTake the lead\u003c\/i\u003e. Doing so is effective—and powerful. Through Reilly’s own story of reclaiming her now nearly forty-year marriage, along with anecdotes from many clients she's worked with, you’ll learn how to:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e-Focus on your own behaviors and change them in ways that make you feel better about yourself and your marriage\u003cbr\u003e -Take a firm stand for what truly matters to you without arguing, cajoling, or resorting to threats\u003cbr\u003e -Identify the “big picture” issues at the basis of your repetitive fights—and learn how to unhook from them\u003cbr\u003e -Be less reactive, especially in the face of your spouse’s provocations\u003cbr\u003e -Develop the strength and stamina to be the sole agent of change\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCombining psychological theory, practical advice, and personal narrative, \u003ci\u003eIt Takes One to Tango\u003c\/i\u003e is a fresh and engaging guide that will empower those spouses who choose to take a proactive, independent approach to creating a loving and lasting marriage.","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47182265745648,"sku":"9781501125874","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781501125874_p0.jpg?v=1763706580","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781501125874","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}