Rating: 4 stars
Genre: Educational/ Self Help
ASIN: B084G8B3Y8
File Size: 1622 KB
ISBN-10:1631610791
ISBN-13: 978-1631610790
Pages: 156

I was looking forward to reading and reviewing Reigniting The Spark: Why Stable Relationships Lose Intimacy and How to Get It Back by Dr. Bruce Chalmer. After 47 years of marriage, I was hoping this book would lead to adding a little spark to the relationship.

Dr. Chalmer’s methodology to improving a couple’s relationship boils down to seven words: “Be kind, don’t panic, and have faith.” Basically, the book is divided into three sections, each explaining one of these principles. At the end of each chapter, there are reflection questions to help the reader assimilate and internalize the information taught.

Dr. Chalmer very patiently and logically takes the reader through his methodology. His fictitious couples demonstrate various types of relationship problems. Throughout the book, he returns to these couples to show how they used his three basic principles. I found this is a very helpful teaching technique.

I recommend Reigniting The Spark to those who wish to better understand ways to improve their relationship or to better understand how couples therapy works. It is a good start for those who want to put the work into saving a relationship.