Don't Bury an Ailing Marriage: ...It's Not Too Late to Resuscitate!

Don D. Campbell

Jun 2011 · BalboaPress

About this ebook

In Dont Bury an Ailing Marriage, veteran psychologist Dr. Don D. Campbell goes beyond surface reasons for most relationship problemssuch as poor communication, financial issues, or sexual dysfunctionto diagnose the underlying causes of marital discord that prevent couples from achieving the happiness and fulfillment they desire and deserve. Several ailments and viruses are identified, but from among them Dr. Campbell identifies the most common and damaging virus of alla fear of closeness. He explains how the Fear of Closeness Virus is the underlying root for most symptoms within ailing marriages as well as how to effectively treat it to sustain emotional and physical intimacy through the years.

The abundant information in the book is delivered with a sense of humor and illustrative stories as well as helpful Prescription Padsa series of exercises at the end of each chapter to help the reader apply the doctors advice and take proactive steps for positive change.

Resist the temptation to call the mortician (lawyer) and prepare for the funeral (divorce). For virtually any marriage, regardless of its current state, put the shovel awayits not too late to resuscitate!

Ratings and reviews

Don’t Bury an Ailing Marriage: … It’s Not Too Late to Resuscitate! by author and psychologist Don D. Campbell Ph.D. is a relationship/marriage self-help book that gives insight into marriages and relationships in four different parts. This informative book breaks down straining relationships and how to heal them through four distinct concepts: 1. Open your mind, 2. Open your heart, 3. Cleave unto your spouse, and 4. Office visits. This inspirational book concludes with an epilogue titled Love is Forever. By addressing each of these ideas, the author highlights the roots of issues that lead to ailing marriages. The book goes through several key issues that are found at the heart of many struggling marriages, including but not limited to: loss of the sense of self, adultery, anger, dissatisfaction, abuse, victimization, and lack of sexual intimacy. Though these issues are individually addressed, Campbell gives profound insight for working through these issues and practical tools for healing wounds that have surfaced. Conflict resolution, weekly date nights, respect, and re-sparking romance are just a few of the ways addressed to help heal an ailing marriage. Campbell does a good job at getting to the root of many issues and offering solutions for marriages. Knowing that there is no one cure for all, Campbell covers multiple solutions while encouraging readers to figure out the right combination for their unique needs. This thought-provoking book gave me hope for seeing the value of working through conflict in order to better my own marriage. By challenging readers to address their own personal issues, this encouraging book does a great job of extending hope and restoration to couples at any stage of their relationship. Don’t Bury an Ailing Marriage: … It’s Not Too Late to Resuscitate! is not only an enjoyable book to read, but it is also recommended for couples and singles looking to better understand all kinds of relationships. The information is invaluable and contains solid advice and ground to stand upon as relationships are navigated.

About the author

Don D. Campbell, PhD, has been a licensed clinical psychologist treating couples with relationship diffi culties since 1973, while also establishing full-time private practices in both the Midwest and Southern Ca lifornia. His professional experience and knowledge in evaluating and successfully treating dysfunctional relationships is widely respected by his peers and by countless couples he has helped throughout the years. Happily married to his wife, Jane, for over thirty-four years and a father to nine children, his life experience has also contributed to his wealth of knowledge of love and healthy relationships. His mission in his private practice and in writing Don’t Bury an Ailing Marriage is to help as many as possible to enjoy love and life as much as he has. Dr. Campbell currently has a full-time private practice in Carlsbad, California. In his leisure time he enjoys public speaking, playing chess and having fun with his grandchildren.