Better Than the Fairy Tale: Creating a Fulfilling Marriage for Every Season of Your Life

Using concrete, visual metaphors that the reader can easily relate to, Gloria Groberg Hubble makes important principles come alive in this common sense, doable approach to strengthening marriage. The metaphors are organized around the seasons of the year: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Each metaphor (which the author calls a seasonal marker) is a common experience that the reader can easily understand and remember as he or she observes them in real life. For example, as blossoms give way to fruit, the honeymoon stage gives way to a deeper, lasting love. Each seasonal marker includes an illustration (some drawn by the author's grandchildren) to help the reader remember the metaphor. The message of Better Than the Fairy Tale is that happy, fulfilling marriages don't just happen. We create them. The author's simple, straight forward and friendly tone gives hope and encouragement to couples who are looking for ways to nurture, enrich and improve their relationships. Newlyweds, affianced couples and and married couples in any season of their lives, who wish to have a more fulfilling relationship, will benefit from this book.