, where success is measured in dollars and influence, a new challenge emerges - one that goes beyond the boardroom. A man's Guide On How to Save Your Marriage Without Having To Talk About It is a riveting exploration of the inner battles faced by today's married businessmen - the nice guys who've achieved it all but find themselves yearning for more.
Doug Holt, a renowned coach with 30 years of experience, takes you on an adventure through the minds and hearts of men who have conquered the business world but are struggling in their marriages. With wit, intelligence, and a touch of sarcasm, Holt unveils the secrets to reigniting passion, love and respect in a relationship that has lost its spark.
This isn't just a book; it's a roadmap to rediscovering what truly matters. It's about growth, adventure, and the outdoors of the soul. It's about finding the powerful man within and learning how to balance success with the joys of family life.
Table Of Contents:
- How it all starts: Explores the initial optimism in marriage and the stark realization of its challenges.
- The Pivot: Discusses the crucial turning point where change begins.
- The 5 Agonies of No Man's Land: Details the struggles men face when they feel lost within their marriage.
- The Sexless Marriage: Addresses the decline of physical intimacy and its impact on the relationship.
- Losing Respect and Power: Examines how the dynamics of respect and power shift negatively in a marriage.
- The Nice Guy - The Doormat: Critiques the pitfalls of being too accommodating in the relationship.
- Hiding Out & Sedation: Looks at avoidance behaviors and numbing oneself against marital issues.
- The DEER and The WOLF: Contrasts reactive versus proactive stances in handling marital conflicts.
- The Shadow: Delves into the parts of oneself that are often ignored or hidden.
- Making the Shift: Describes the process of changing oneself to improve the marriage.
- The Triad of Connection: Introduces a framework for rebuilding connections within the marriage.
- The Clean Slate Method: Offers a strategy for starting fresh and forgiving past grievances.
- The Hidden Motives Technique: Explains how to uncover and understand underlying desires and motivations.
- The 5 Territories: Discusses areas of personal development critical to marital success.
- The Live Like a King System: Proposes a lifestyle approach that enhances marital satisfaction.
- Taking Back Leadership: Advocates for reclaiming a leadership role within the marriage.
- Being Decisive: Highlights the importance of decisiveness in fostering a healthy marriage.
- Date Night: Suggests implementing regular date nights to reignite romance.
- Riding Off Into the Sunset: Envisions a hopeful future for marriages that adopt the book's principles.
- Glossary of Terms: Provides definitions for terms used throughout the book.