| Description |
1 online resource (356 pages) |
| Contents |
Introduction : the scientific study of marriage -- For better or for worse : sizing up modern marriage -- Forsaking all others : the science of commitment -- To love and to cherish : flirting, attraction, and chemical passion -- The science of sex : what really happens in the marriage bed -- In sickness and in health : how does marriage impact your health? -- The science of your marriage : diagnosing the health of a relationship -- The science of conflict : marital spats and the rules of engagement -- The science of parenting : how to care for your marriage and your kids -- The chore wars : the science of housework -- For richer or for poorer : when money problems become marriage problems -- Your better half : overcoming gender roles and power struggles -- To have and to hold : assessing your risk for divorce -- The science of a good marriage : a prescription for marital health. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
One of the "New York Times'" most popular investigative journalists presents the science behind why some marriages work and others don't, and translates that science into advice that can be used every day. |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
| Subject |
Marriage.
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Marriage -- Psychological aspects.
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Man-woman relationships.
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| Genre |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Parker-Pope, Tara. For better. New York : Dutton, Penguin Group, c2010 9780525951384 (DLC) 2010004843 (OCoLC)456171718 |
| ISBN |
9781101404294 (electronic bk. : Adobe EPUB) |
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1101404299 (electronic bk. : Adobe EPUB) |
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