Books with title Love Must Be Tough by James Dobson

At the core of most marital conflicts lies an overlooked but vicious culprit: disrespect. According to Dr. James Dobson, this symptom is the most serious indicator of potential family breakup. In his groundbreaking classic that popularized the "tough love" principle, Dr. Dobson offers practical help for the spouse who wants to hold the marriage together. He shows how to rekindle romantic interest and draw the offending partner back home. For new generations faced with ever-increasing threats to stable and loving bonds, Love Must Be Tough offers realistic hope.

What makes marriages fail? James Dobson, a noted commentator on family health, identifies mutual disrespect as the underlying cause. His book addresses this problem. Dobson examines the conflicts occurring between husbands and wives -- infidelity, alcoholism, emotional indifference -- and offers practical advice for the partner who wants to hold the marriage together. "What emerges is a principle of loving toughness that is applicable not only to families in crisis, but to healthy marriages as well. Genuine love, it would appear, simply must be tough if it is to survive the stresses of today's world." (B-O-T Editorial Review Board) Slightly edited for radio presentation.

This is a book on relationships, and how one must always maintain their dignity and confidence regardless of the major bumps in a relationship. Dr. Dobson shows how appeasement may force a relationship apart because a lack of self-respect causes a lack of respect for you among others. Although the book talks primarily of divorce, separation, affairs and other marital problems, the principles outlined apply to ALL relationships. He also lists 16 things you need to know when you enter into a new relationship. But makes the point it would be better to understand them sooner than later. The principles of this book need to be understood by everyone who desires to have healthy relationships.