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When you think about it, it makes perfect sense: Who knows better than a divorce lawyer what makes a good marriage go bad? Robert Cohen, who has worked on celebrity divorce cases like Christie Brinkley/Billy Joel, Tommy Mottola/Mariah Carey, and Donald and Ivana Trump, has had a one-of-a-kind, fly-on-the-wall vantage on the inner workings of countless unions. He knows the pressures that split couples apart. And he knows how to keep that split from happening. The straight-talking, jargon-free Reconcilable Differences rewrites the rules of marriage manuals, laying out the ways readers can spot problems before they happen. In chapters loaded with compelling real-life examples, Cohen explores the seven universal "Reconcilable Differences": Parallel Lives, Communication, Sex, Money, Infidelity, Transitions, and In-Laws/Family. In the cool, compassionate voice of a veteran lawyer and trusted adviser, Cohen reveals brass-tacks insights on: . Why separations rarely bring people closer together . How even feigning an interest in your spouse's job can save your marriage . Why honesty is often the worst possible policy . Why too much trust can spell trouble down the road . How to embrace each other's mid-life crises . How in-laws can actually help your marriage No marriage is half as complicated as a divorce. Following Cohen's advice, couples of all ages will learn to resolve, reconcile, and remain together.Cohen, Robert Stephan is the author of 'Reconcilable Differences 7 Essential Tips to Remaining Together from a Top Matromonial Lawyer' with ISBN 9780743407113 and ISBN 0743407113.
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