What separates happy marriages from miserable ones?
Surprisingly, it’s not healthy communication. It’s not conflict resolution skills. It’s actually the size of the marriage’s joy gap . 
Joy Gap/joi gap/ (n.)-1. The length of time between moments of shared joy 
When the joy gap gets bigger, problems are more likely to overwhelm you, resentment creeps in, and you start to feel distant and alone in your marriage. When the joy gap is smaller, you regularly feel connected and happy, problems feel manageable, and your marriage becomes a reliable source of joy. But how do you ensure that you’re experiencing joy regularly?
Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey have studied relationships (and neuroscience) and discovered four habits that keep joy regular and problems small. Some couples do them naturally, but anyone can learn. That’s why each chapter includes 15-minute exercises that boost joy and re-train your brain to make joy your default setting. You’ll learn new skills including how to: 
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<li>return to joy more quickly after disconnection</li>
<li>create stronger bonds and elongate times of happiness</li>
<li>boost your enjoyment of physical and emotional intimacy</li>
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Find out what your marriage looks like after a little work and a whole lot of joy.

The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages: How 15 Minutes a Day Will Help You Stay in Love

Self-Help

Warner, Marcus

Chris M. Coursey

Relationships

Northfield Publishing

Relationships are the common thread carefully woven throughout the entirety of Scripture. The Bible is a rich narrative filled with accounts of good, bad and broken relationships. On the human side of the equation, the thread that ties together or tears apart relationships are abilities we call “relational brain skills” that, when present, encourage people to develop joyful maturity and express their love during times of joy and trial. Relational skills help us express the best of ourselves while transforming our character - and our communities. With Brain Skills In The Bible, Brown and Coursey invite you to discover how relational skills transform life and relationships. This book is a meaningful, interactive study that begins in Genesis and takes you all the way to Revelation. Brain Skills In The Bible is designed for small groups to use as a hands-on resource to practice exercises, learn new skills and dig into God's Word.

Brain Skills In The Bible: A Transforming Fellowship Bible Study

Amy H. Brown

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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