The Top 10 Marriage Essentials

The Top 10 Marriage Essentials, 10th Anniversary Edition, is a reflection of the couples work that Paul Shaffer has done over his almost 40-year career as a professional counselor. Moving past his books on couples conflict resolution, Marriage Essentials addresses ten of the most common dilemmas that chronically show themselves in marriages:
 
- realistic expectations
- keeping the emotional connection
- balancing priorities
- healthy relational boundaries
- keeping it respectful
- remembering to validate
- applying accountability
- embracing forgiveness
- dealing with differing perceptions
- working towards a healthy, balanced you.

Paul Shaffer has a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. He has worked with adults, couples and families as a professional counselor for almost 40 years. At present, he continues in private practice in Huntersville, NC. The practice is called Right Choices Counseling.