Introduction : love (and respect) is enough The simple secret to a better marriage To communicate, decipher the code Why she won't respect--why he won't love What men fear most can keep the crazy cycle spinning She fears being a doormat He's tired of "just not getting it" She worries about being a hypocrite He complains, "I get no respect!" She thinks she can't forgive him He says, "Nobody can love that woman!" C-o-u-p-l-e : how to spell love to your wife Closeness ... she wants you to be close Openness--she wants you to open up to her Understanding--don't try to "fix her", just listen Peacemaking--she wants you to say, "I'm sorry" Loyalty--she needs to know you're committed Esteem--she wants you to honor and cherish her C-h-a-i-r-s : how to spell respect to your husband Conquest--appreciate his desire to work and achieve Hierarchy--appreciate his desire to protect and provide Authority--appreciate his desire to serve and to lead Insight--appreciate his desire to analyze and counsel Relationship--appreciate his desire for shoulder-to-shoulder friendship Sexuality--appreciate his desire for sexual intimacy The energizing cycle will work if you do Part III: The rewarded cycle The real reason to love and respect The truth can make you free, indeed Conclusion: pink and blue can make God's purple
