Marriage Fitness: 4 Steps to Building & Maintaining Phenomenal Love

My marriage is having its fair share of trouble I bought marriage fitness in hopes it would help give me insight. I receive the daily emails from Mort Fertel already and figured right now I am willing to try anything. I got this book yesterday and literally read it in one day. It has so much to offer and it’s a very easy read. I know I will have to go back and review it, but it really pulled me in. It made me see where some of the problems lie and helped me to stop pointing fingers and really open my eyes. To look at the big picture. I have not implemented any of the processes yet as I just got the book yesterday but I think they are feasible and do able. Mort talks about how we need to have talk and touch charge. He talks about planning business meetings with your spouse. He opens your eyes up to how giving is better than receiving and how to know what to give. Love conquers all and Mort explains that in this book. It’s very easy to read and to understand. The words just flow, you are drawn in. He often references problems he had in his marriage so you can see the results. I would recommend this book to any one that is either struggling in their marriage or looking to revive their marriage before it’s too late. This book is not directed to either spouse so it can be read by either or both parties.

I normally feel like self help books are chocked full of things we already know. Most point out the obvious and are full of nice fluffy feel good words to pump up the reader with no real application of the book in real life. This book is very applicable in real life. As a matter of fact, I am not even married, simply engaged but after a failed marriage, I wanted to be armed with any information I could to help prevent another unhappy ending. We both read the book and my no nonsense upper management fiance enjoyed the book as well as it was practical and not simply another lets make you feel good about yourself for a few minutes book. If you honestly do the things that are outlined in this book, you will find a change in not only yourself and your spouse but a change in the way you see things around you that you never took note of before. It is an eye opener.

My husband and I received this book with the Marriage Fitness Home Flex program we did two years ago. The program is awesome and it not only saved our marriage but it is better now than it has ever been in 20 yrs. of marriage. I would recommend this book to anyone who is married regardless of how long and to anyone who is going to be married. I also highly recommend the Marriage Fitness program it will strengthen your relationship and re-build your marriage! It requires work and dedication but doesn't everything that's worthwhile? And nothing is more important than your marriage.I purchased 5 more of these books and have given them to others who have noticed how it has transformed our marriage and have asked how we did it. The books I received from Mort Fertel were in perfect condition although the condition stated "Used".

I liked the book overall and love how it incorporates achievable basic steps to keep love first. Mort Fertel has lists of things that can be done daily and other things that should be done weekly and even suggests weekend retreats twice a year without kids to recharge love. I think my expectations of this book may have been too high after reading other reviews. It is a good book and worth reading, however even for a type A (ish) person like me some of these lists of things that were strongly recommended to be done were a little too rigid for me such as devoting one day a week to discussing family business (i.e. bills, house maintenance, appointments). I like the idea of dedicating one day and time a week to discuss unpleasant business, however it’s not realistic for me, things come up and I think taking a minute or two here and there to mention responsibilities is a part of life. As far as basic suggestions such as touch charges (affectionately touching your partner multiple times a day) are vital and I’m glad the author focused on the basics because they are so important when you want the person you love most in life to feel that love. I don’t do too well with rigid guidelines or having to keep count of how many times I say sweet/kind words to my husband, to me when I do that it feels forced and unnatural. I appreciate the read and I’m glad my husband was willing to read the book too. We may need to reread the book in the future if we get stressed with each other, but for the most part what I got most out of the book is to put love first and when I do that and consider my husband’s feelings and needs above everything else then our love ends up the top priority in our life. I recommend buying this book but to have realistic expectations and to be able to adjust the author’s suggestions to fit the needs of your marriage.

I've gone through his book and his tapes (same). Very practical advice and I like the positive approach, versus drudging up all the problems. He recommends that you concentrate on doing what made you get married origionally. He hits it dead center when he puts the obligation on you to make the change. You are the only one you can control and you must be the catalyst for change. I also enrolled in his tele-conference course with my wife. I've only had the first session so far, but it wasn't his best--the session was fuzzy over the phone. We'll see, but I need hope that his approach will work for us since we need to make this marriage better that it is now (5 younger kid's lives are at stake).

If you're looking for something that gets straight to the point, this is not it. I was reading it to my husband and thinking to myself "When are we going to get to the substance" and my husband said, "He's long Winded". We don't have any marriage problems, we're just trying to prevent them. I don't know if the author is religious or not. But the concept of the book is loving the other person no matter what (like Jesus loves us despite what we do). This is a great concept, so if you want to go that route you may want to try the "Love Dare" at the very least, watch "FireProof". Both are Christian based, which like I said is the basis of this book, but he doesn't mention God, Jesus or religion of any kind. If you know your maker, it's clear he avoids this in the book. This may be to appeal to the non-religious & teach them a religious concept w/o telling them. So, if you don't believe in God & making him/his ways the center of your marriage, this may be your book. If you do believe, there are a lot better books that get straight to the point.

I received the book and i also purchased a used cd set. The book for me and cd set for my husband. The program really got our attention and helped us realize that we werent making each other important. We recently signed up for the telebootcamp so we are looking forward to great resulta in improving our relationship connection. 22yr marriage, well worth the investment and time.

This book is aimed, and we'll done, for two people. I put everything I have and am into everything in it. But I was by myself. Absolutely terrific if both people are willing to work together.

My husband and I were on the brink of divorce...two years ago!! I found Mort Fertel's book online when I was desperately searching for something to help me save my marriage. All I can say is thank goodness I found Mort! This book and his Marriage Fitness program made me rethink how I looked at my marriage and helped me rebuild and save my 26 year marriage. I have not been this happy in my marriage for a very long time. Had I not found Mort's program I have no doubt I would be divorced today.

Me encanto el libro. Rapido de leer y facil de implementar

Really connected to the book. Mort kept it simple and to the point. Taking it back to when you first dated and how to keep the love alive. Learning how to communicate and date again and to ensure that the most important person is your partner, the best lesson you can teach your kids. Would really recommend it. It's common sense, but sometimes when the relationship is in a quandary, sometimes we can lose that. Mort brings it back home. Have used his ways and it works. Try it. Definitely a good investment. Better than a counsellor. Good luck and enjoy the read xxx

Super!

One of the best books on marriage. Very good quality printing as well. Very satisfied with the product.