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The Surrendered Wife: A Practical Guide To Finding Intimacy, Passion and Peace Paperback – Jan 8 2001
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by Laura Doyle (Author)
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A New York Times bestseller, this controversial guide to improving your marriage has transformed thousands of relationships, bringing women romance, harmony, and the intimacy they crave.
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Like millions of women, Laura Doyle wanted her marriage to be better. But when she tried to get her husband to be more romantic, helpful, and ambitious, he Read more withdrew—and she was lonely and exhausted from controlling everything.
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Desperate to be in love with her man again, she decided to stop telling him what to do and how to do it. When Doyle surrendered control, something magical happened. The union she had always dreamed of appeared. The man who had wooed her was
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The underlying principle of The Surrendered Wife is simple: The control women wield at work and with children must be left at the front door of any marriage. Laura Doyle’s model for matrimony shows women how they can both express their needs and have them met while also respecting their husband’s choices. When they do,
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Compassionate and practical, The Surrendered Wife is a step-by-step guide that teaches women how to:
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Publisher: Touchstone; Original ed. edition (Jan. 8 2001) Language: English ISBN-10: 0743204441
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #27,619 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #15 in Books > Erotica > Sex Instruction > Alternative #153 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Sex #169 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Relationships > Marriage Would you like to tell us about a lower price? If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support? See Complete Table of Contents
Product description From Amazon Self-proclaimed "feminist and former shrew" Laura Doyle sets forth a whopper of a game plan for establishing profound intimacy in one's marriage. Building on the gender stereotypes defined by bestselling author John Gray (Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus), Doyle seeks to heal the overworked, underappreciated wife who snarls at her mate's every thought or action. Her message to these smart, self-sufficient types: check the nitpicking, the unsolicited opinions, and--egads!--the finances at the marital door (although she says it's still okay to wield control at work). Many women will find such advice archaic and offensive; some will simply laugh off this credential-free anachronism when they receive the book as a bridal-shower gag gift. Still others, identifying with Doyle's profile of a controlling wife, will be curious enough to dabble in her proposed art of "surrendering." According to Doyle, the wife who chooses to surrender must learn to take care of herself first, overcome the desire to have more power, and abandon the myth of equality. Delving into the personal tales and sisterly advice shared within each chapter's pages, surrendering wives will further note the need to master unsavory phrases like "I can't," and "Whatever you think"--tough to swallow for a generation of women who value their own opinions. While she fully acknowledges that a few bills will go unpaid and a few deadlines or freeway exits will occasionally be missed, she also insists that surrendered wives will encounter less worry and fear, more money, and better sex. Hey, "Whatever you think...." --Liane Thomas
Review John Gray author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus The Surrendered Wife is a practical and valuable tool for women wanting to regain intimacy in their relationships. See all Product description
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NEVER SURRENDER! Burn this book. No woman should surrender, submit, or sacrifice herself for a man's ego. EVER. Strong women should find strong men who will pull their weight without... Read more
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Five Stars Great book! Her method reason makes sense. Published 1 year ago
Mrs E Challenging but true! Have enjoyed this book - sort of.. It's challenging but it really gets you to think! If you don't want to change, then don't read it,
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the first few chapters feel like a real throw back to the 1950s idea of ... May 12, 2016 Format: Paperback
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Practical and Thought Provoking Controversial though it may seem, this book provides practical ways in which to improve your marriage and regain that lost intimacy. The author's advice really does work!
I'm a bit conflicted about this book. On one hand, the first few chapters feel like a real throw back to the 1950s idea of "father knows best", where the wife must bow to the wishes of her husband and bury her desires. On the other hand, later chapters are much more modern, talking about the importance of self care, rest, and being clear about what it is we want out of life.
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I do take issue with the idea of not clearly communicating with your husband when you think he is making a potentially damaging decision about finances, etc. A strong marriage is built on the foundation of open communication. But, I do agree with her about not nagging your husband, and also trusting him to make his own decisions. Husbands are not children, something that some wives do tend to forget.
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I think this book is worth a read if you go into with an open mind and look for nuggets of wisdom you can pull out to apply to your own marriage. I will not be putting all of the suggestions into practice because, thankfully, my marriage works well as a an equal partnership. Comment
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Intimacy and control are at odds with each other when it comes to relationships, and many wives sabotage their own marriages without even realizing it by controlling their spouse then complaining they want more intimacy. This book helped me recognize ways I undermine my husband's dignity and confidence in ways I never would have previously thought were harmful. Some of the advice in this book is probably not applicable to all couples (depending on personalities, natural abilities and communication styles), but it certainly helped me, and I think it is a great resource. I love the author's candid writing style, and it would be a great read for any woman whose marriage is less-than-thriving, especially if they can talk through it with a trusted female friend. Comment
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Kindle Customer Dont let the title scare you, this book is life changing and eye-opening August 2, 2016 Format: Paperback Verified Purchase I hate self help books. I usually put them down after the first chapter. This book is gelping me get rid of the anger and fear that i have cultivated in my marriage. I dont always agree with every little thing in the book, but its advise really works. We are finding back to intimacy and it is equality within marriage at its best. As i defer to him and respect him, he defers to me and respects me. Comment
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Carolann My go to book on marriage for wives May 4, 2017 Format: Kindle Edition
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I have read this book many times. Each time I take something new or improve something I am working on. It has helped me attain a marriage that I am grateful for everyday. This is a book I regularly recommend to wives who want a closer bond with their husbands. Comment
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Lola Great book. Let's all surrender ladies so we can ... June 17, 2017 Format: Paperback
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Great book. Let's all surrender ladies so we can live happier, fuller lives and get back to enjoying marriage life. Comment
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Nazan I was pleasantly surprised April 21, 2015 Format: Paperback
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I never ever write reviews but by far one of the best books I have ever read about solving issues within marriage, would recommend to anyone in a relationship, getting married, and who is married. Amazing advice. Comment
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Rachael Benedict Excellent October 29, 2017 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase Days in I'm already seeing a change in myself and my newly separated husband. I had no idea I was trying to control him to protect my own vulnerabilities Comment
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Miss Pearl Terrible. Bought it for a project December 11, 2015 Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase Terrible. Bought it for a project. This is a guide to self lobotomy for women who think men have magic competence powers beyond normal human capacity when they are married to a childish lump. Comment
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