When I was asked to review Kathy D. Infeld's book, Creating Love For A Lifetime – The Five C's To A Successful Marriage, I said, "YES!" Why? Because I was curious to find out what Kathy has learned about creating a love that lasts. Kathy is a psychotherapist, mediator, coach, author, and a woman who has been married for over 37 years.
In my opinion this book can help people create and enjoy a happy marriage or improve their current love relationship. Whether you are single, engaged, just married, or have been married for many years – this book is for you. My husband and I have been married for 28 years. I believe that a large part of why we are still happy together is because we practice what Kathy calls "The Five Cs."
One of the things I love about this book is Kathy's honesty and her willingness to share stories from her own marriage to help illustrate her points. Right from the start she is honest about how two years into her marriage she thought it wasn't going to work. She goes on to tell the stories of how that changed through what she learned in her own marriage which is part of how she helps others with theirs.
Kathy D. Infeld
When I asked Kathy why she wrote this book, she said, "I wrote this book for couples who want to know how to have a successful, sensual, and loving marriage."
One thing I want to make clear is that although the book is about creating a marriage that lasts, the principles in the book can help you improve any kind of relationship. I also feel the book could help couples decide if they are ready for marriage and if they are right for each other. I see this book as being helpful to anyone who wants to have better relationships with the people they love.
The book has many inspiring quotes about love. Here are three of my favorites:
"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength.
While loving someone deeply gives you courage."
– Lao Tzu
"If speaking is silver, then listening is gold."
– Turkish Proverb
"Love doesn't make the world go round.
Love is what makes the ride worthwhile."
– Elizabeth Barrett Browning
The chapter on communication was one of my favorites. It is my belief that the quality of our lives greatly depends on the quality of our communications. As Kathy says, forgiveness, resolution, and negotiation all begin with communication. In order to have a great relationship, it's important that both people feel understood and that depends on our ability to communicate.
I would like to give you a brief overview of Kathy Infeld's Five C's:
ONE: Commitment
The willingness and dedication to work on your relationship and create the kind of connection that will enhance life for both of you.
TWO: Communication
Improving your ability to understand, connect with each other, and create a bridge of love between the two of you.
THREE: Conflict
Resolution
Negotiating differences of opinion, healing emotional wounds, and learning to fulfill each partner's needs.
FOUR: Cherishing
Learning to appreciate your partner and express that appreciation, gratitude, sensuality, and love in your relationship.
FIVE: Communion of Spirit
Expressing your growth, love, and purpose as a couple – your own unique way of giving through your life together.
Through the pages of her book, Creating Love for a Lifetime - The Five C’S to a Successful Marriage, Kathy describes these principles in detail. I enjoyed reading the examples of the various couples Kathy has helped with her Five C's. The stories, examples, and exercises in this book helped the couples revitalize, renew, and in some cases re-invent their love.
Following are three ways to buy Creating Love for a Lifetime:
Balboa Press
Amazon
Barnes & Nobel
If you would like to see inside of the book, click on the Amazon link above. To find out more about Kathy Infeld, her book, and to read her blog, visit her website at www.kathyinfeld.com.
Are you ready to create a love that lasts a lifetime? Would you like to improve all of your relationships? If you are, I recommend you buy and read this book.
Thank you. I'll take a look at your website for more love quotes. :)
Posted by: Margaux Joy DeNador | May 28, 2011 at 09:57 AM
Awesome recommendations. Thank you so much. True love takes effort, and it's not work if you enjoy it. Please check out my website for additional love quotes.
Posted by: Quotes About Love | May 26, 2011 at 09:06 PM