The Nine Phases of Marriage

A groundbreaking look at marriage and how to create a more satisfying relationship from the author of A Passion for More: Affairs That Make or Break Us.

Every marriage goes through nine phases. It is only by understanding the course our marriages run that we can truly begin to craft the perfect relationship. In The Nine Phases of Marriage, Susan Shapiro Barash breaks down and analyzes these phases, which are:

• Phase One: Passion and Longing
• Phase Two: Conforming: The Perfect Wife
• Phase Three: Real Life: Child Centricity
• Phase Four: Tension: One Bed: Two Dreams
• Phase Five: Distance: Two Beds: Two Rooms
• Phase Six: Fracturing: Midlife Divorce
• Phase Seven: Second Chances: Remarriage and Renegotiating
• Phase Eight: Balance: Concessions
• Phase Nine: Successful Coupling

With this essential knowledge, spouses can successfully navigate the natural pitfalls and perils of their marriages and embark on a true partnership.

“Captures the reality of a lasting relationship and imparts the insight, understanding, and most essentially, the skills to enhance your connection with your spouse.” ―Dr. Jane Greer, author of What About Me?: Stop Selfishness from Ruining Your Relationship

“A must-read for anyone who wants to understand how we change in marriage and how marriage changes us.” —Meera Lester, author of The Marriage Devotional