Author: Michael BatshawISBN: 9781596528154Publisher: TurnerYear first published: 29 Jul 2011Pages: 240 Format: Paperback / softbackHave you found "the One"?The decision to get engaged is one of the most exciting and important decisions you will ever make.Before Saying "I Do": The Essential Guide to a Successful Marriageoffers deep insights into how you and your fiance can use this critical engagement period to build a solid foundation for the rest of your lives together. Psychotherapist and relationship expert Michael Batshaw shares specific and practical techniques to begin the necessary work for a successful engagement-setting the stage for happily ever after. Topics include: Knowing if your partner is "the One" How to disagree productively Cultivating real intimacy for a lifetime How Hollywood gets it wrong Issues to discuss before taking your vows