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Couples therapists often specialize in one or the other--sex or the relationship. It's a ridiculous separation says marital and sex therapist David Schnarch, who believes sex is the all-telling barometer of a love relationship. Schnarch's fundamental lesson is differentiation--the often threatening process of defining yourself as separate from your partner, which inevitably draws you closer to your partner than you ever dreamed possible. Reviewed by: Amazon.com

Living in a "dead" relationship? Want to make it more passionate? More intimate? More loving? Schnarch (Constructing the Sexual Crucible, Norton, 1991) takes the reader behind the scenes as couples describe similar feelings as well as their explicit sexual encounters during dramatic therapy sessions. Review by: Marty Dean Evensvold The Library Journal

After 12 years helping couples around the world, international best-seller Passionate Marriage is being re-released in the United States on April 27, 2009 (W.W. Norton & Co.). It contains a new forward and key-concepts guide based on reader’s comments.
Passionate Marriage has become a perennial best-seller from of word-of-mouth advertizing by its growing loyal readership. We appreciate your continued support.
Passionate Marriage is recognized as the pioneering book on intimate human relationships. With a new preface by the author, this updated edition explores ways we can keep passion alive, and even reach the heights of sexual and emotional fulfillment.

Dr. David Schnarch accompanies his inspirational message of attaining long-term happiness in committed relationships, with proven techniques developed over 30 years helping couples around the world develop greater intimacy.

This book’s revolutionary approach keeps the sparks flying by helping you and your relationship come alive. Passionate Marriage helps couples overcome relationship hurdles and reach their fullest potential as lovers and human beings.