SKU: 888165 Just Married

Nurturing a Healthy Happy and Eternal Marriage

Mark D. Ogletree

Description

You had the perfect reception. The perfect honeymoon. In short, the perfect start to wedded bliss. But what happens after the honeymoon, when your real life together begins? In Just Married, LDS marriage and family therapist Dr. Mark Ogletree addresses this question with a wealth of engaging and encouraging instruction for newly married couples. The broad spectrum of advice details some of the most common concerns faced in the early days of marriage, including: marital expectations, healthy communication, conflict resolution, finances, learning to deal with differences, love languages, and intimacy.

Each chapter is full of practical and proven tools for improving any marriage. Just Married includes quotes and stories from Church leaders as well as some of the latest research in the field of marriage. Also included are suggested supplemental readings and discussion prompts for couples. Amid the abundance of tips, research, and insights shared in this inspiring book, the most valuable piece of advice can be summarized in one simple statement: the key to a happy marriage lies in learning to treat your spouse as the Savior would.

About the Author

Mark D. Ogletree served an LDS mission from 1982 to 1984 in Seattle, Washington. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in 1987 from Brigham Young University; a master of arts in 1990 in educational psychology from Northern Arizona University; a master of arts in mental health counseling in 1994 from Northern Arizona University; and a PhD in 2000 in family and human development from Utah State University. Dr. Ogletree taught in the Church Educational System for twenty-one years. He worked as a seminary instructor and principal, an institute instructor, and finally as director of the Institute of Religion in Dallas, Texas. In 2010, Mark accepted a position at Brigham Young University as an associate professor in the Department of Church History and Doctrine. He teaches courses on preparing for marriage and teachings of the living prophets. Mark has also worked in private practice for the past twenty years as a marriage and family therapist. Currently, he runs a part-time practice in Orem, Utah. Mark is married to the former Janie Cook, and they are the parents of eight children�??all boys except for seven. Mark and Janie also enjoy five grandchildren. In addition to church activities, he enjoys playing racquetball, basketball, softball, and golf; writing; and remodeling his house.