The Play Solution: How to Put the Fun and Excitement Back Into Your Relationship - Paperback

by Jeanette C. Lauer (Author)

Just as books such as Diane Ackerman's Deep Play have explored the need for individuals to engage in play, this unique relationship book explains why play is vitally important for strengthening bonds in a love relationship - and why play is crucial even for the physical and emotional health of both partners. The Play Solution shows couples how adding the power of play to their lives can reignite their passion for the relationship and each other. It outlines the types of play that promote a strong relationship while warning of those that are destructive. The authors lecture frequently on family and relationship issues and their work has been featured in numerous print publications including Self, Readers Digest, Ladies Home Journal, Vogue, Redbook, and Newsweek. They are also the authors of several well-regarded textbooks published by McGraw-Hill.

Back Jacket

How You Can Use Play to Add Zest and Excitement to Any Intimate Relationship

Boredom dooms too many relationships. It's a major factor in one-fourth of the divorces that come after twenty or more years of marriage. In their search for the elusive key to happy coupling, the authors of "The Play Solution" interviewed hundreds of couples and found that the happiest of them agreed on one thing: Play is a vital factor in their relationships. Simply put, the couple that plays together, stays together.

In this book, relationship experts Jeanette C. Lauer, Ph.D., and Robert H. Lauer, Ph.D., draw on their extensive work with couples in marriage support groups, enrichment seminars, and relationship-building classes to offer a refreshing new guide to maintaining an exciting and lasting love. Using real-life stories, interactive quizzes, and play-enhancing exercises, this husband-and-wife author team outlines: The benefits of play Simple ways to make time for play Various kinds of play to spice up your relationship Tips on how to avoid destructive kinds of play, such as the Get Even Game and the Me Game

With the smart and easy-to-follow advice found here, you and your loved one will delight in learning how to play--for keeps.