Save your Marriage in Five Minutes a Day

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Every married couple embarks on a journey toward what they believe will be a happy marriage. Somewhere along theway, though, all relationships are rocked by conflict. Dr. Bonnie Jacobson is a relationship psychologist who has been helping people improve their marriages for decades. Her new book, Save Your Marriage In Five Minutes A Day offers quick tips for bringing out the best in a couple, no matter what.

Five Minute Strategies for Great Communications:
Take a few minutes to notice your spouse’s nonverbal lingo before engaging in a conversation. this awareness can go far in supporting a positive interaction.

Take a few minutes a day and focus on your body language and what it is saying.

Moods are contagious, so be aware of the power of your nonverbal communication.

Videotape a 5 minute conversation between you and your spouse and witness how yoou relate through gestures.

Talk to your spouse with consistent eye contact.

Don’t give in to judgmental looks, even if you feel your partner’s behavior is maddening.

Think of your body language as a dance with your partner!