Almost Perfect Marriage

There is no greater treasure on earth than a deeply shared experience of love.In this wise and beautiful book, Stephanie Dowrick gently and confidently leads readers towards the attitudes and actions that will best support a genuinely loving intimate relationship - even with the extreme demands of contemporary life.Practical and inspirational, this book is as much for people in longstanding relationships as it is for complete newcomers.'It's not age, sexuality, wealth, religion or culture that will determine the success of your relationship. It is your willingness to discover what love truly means.'

"Learned, sensitive, and compassionate: self-help fare at its best." "Kirkus Reviews" on "Intimacy and Solitude"", Part self-affirmation series, part cognitive psychology and part meditation on the power of generosity, this is a thoughtful and sincere guide for those seeking to find happiness within. "Publishers Weekly" on "Choosing Happiness"", Stephanie Dowrick makes the hard questions simple. She makes the impossible real and possible. Her wisdom is contagious. If anyone can cause a happiness revolution, she can. Paul Wilson, author, "Instant Calm," on "Choosing Happiness"", "Stephanie Dowrick makes the hard questions simple. She makes the impossible real and possible. Her wisdom is contagious. If anyone can cause a happiness revolution, she can." --Paul Wilson, author, "Instant Calm," on "Choosing Happiness", "Part self-affirmation series, part cognitive psychology and part meditation on the power of generosity, this is a thoughtful and sincere guide for those seeking to find happiness within." --"Publishers Weekly" on "Choosing Happiness"

Stephanie Dowrick has written successfully about intimate relationships for many years. She previously combined her writing life with a private psychotherapy practice and remains a great optimist about love and our power to make the small changes that bring big results. She has been writing the 'Inner Life' column for Good Weekend magazine since 2001 and is a regular guest on ABC radio. She gives talks, workshops and retreats nationally and internationally, lives in Sydney and is the mother of a son and daughter.