{"product_id":"the-4-habits-of-joy-filled-marriages-how-15-minutes-a-day-will-help-you-stay-in-love-9780802419071","title":"The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages: How 15 Minutes a Day Will Help You Stay in Love","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat separates happy marriages from miserable ones?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurprisingly, it's not healthy communication. It's not conflict resolution skills. It's actually the size of the marriage's \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ejoy gap\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e . \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoy Gap\u003ci\u003e\/joi gap\/ (n.)\u003c\/i\u003e-1. The length of time between moments of shared joy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the joy gap gets bigger, problems are more likely to overwhelm you, resentment creeps in, and you start to feel distant and alone in your marriage. When the joy gap is smaller, you regularly feel connected and happy, problems feel manageable, and your marriage becomes a reliable source of joy. But how do you ensure that you're experiencing joy regularly?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarcus Warner and Chris Coursey have studied relationships (and neuroscience) and discovered four habits that keep joy regular and problems small. Some couples do them naturally, but anyone can learn. That's why each chapter includes 15-minute exercises that boost joy and re-train your brain to make joy your default setting. You'll learn new skills including how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereturn to joy more quickly after disconnection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecreate stronger bonds and elongate times of happiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eboost your enjoyment of physical and emotional intimacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind out what your marriage looks like after a little work and a whole lot of joy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/correctionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-9971317\"\u003eMarcus Warner\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/correctionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-12536504\"\u003eChris M. Coursey\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Northfield Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/02\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.00h x 5.00w x 0.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780802419071\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0802419070\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/correctionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FAM\"\u003eFamily \u0026amp; Relationships\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/correctionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FAM030000\"\u003eMarriage \u0026amp; Long Term Relationships\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/correctionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FAM\"\u003eFamily \u0026amp; Relationships\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/correctionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FAM029000\"\u003eLove \u0026amp; Romance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/correctionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-PSY\"\u003ePsychology\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/correctionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-PSY020000\"\u003eNeuropsychology\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMARCUS WARNER\u003c\/b\u003e (M.Div., Th.M. and D.Min. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is the president of Deeper Walk International. He is a former pastor and college professor who has written several books on topics ranging from how to study the Bible to spiritual warfare, emotional healing, and leadership. Marcus has done training events for organizations such as Navigators, Willow Creek Prison Ministry, and Moody Church. He has traveled the world with Deeper Walk equipping people on the front lines of ministry with practical tools for dealing with root issues that keep people and ministries stuck and unable to go deeper into what God has for them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHRIS COURSEY\u003c\/b\u003e is an ordained minister, pastoral counselor, published author, and international speaker. He and his wife, Jen, lead and design the THRIVE Training Program that uses brain-based exercises to train leaders, families, and communities in the 19 relational skills and the Immanuel Lifestyle. They are passionate about helping people acquire the skills to make relationships work. Chris and Jen have two boys, Matthew and Andrew.","brand":"Northfield Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45806382186671,"sku":"9780802419071","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/9255\/8767\/files\/img_2a36d048-72e1-4e25-90aa-ca9c1ae23117.jpg?v=1755877201","url":"https:\/\/www.correctionsbookstore.com\/products\/the-4-habits-of-joy-filled-marriages-how-15-minutes-a-day-will-help-you-stay-in-love-9780802419071","provider":"Corrections Bookstore ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}