Healthy Marriages is a book based on 19 principles designed to rejuvenate your marriage. In addition to these basic principles this book places emphasis on effective communication. Becoming A Better Communicator in Dialogue (The ABCnD's) of communication. It also emphasizes the powerful value of Self Conviction. a first step in moving towards resolution. This book will introduce you to several real life couples who have put many of these principles to practice for positive outcomes. It will also introduce you to several couples who have missed the opportunity and the impact to their relationship. This book is written in acronymic form which makes it an easy and enjoyable read. Some of the principles include Happy Hearted - creating your union out of mutual feelings Engaging - always being engaging in one another and the relationship Alienation - never allowing things, people or circumstances lead one to alienate from the other Unlike most other marital books this book is written from a layman's perspective. I don't profess to be perfect, nor a theologian or professional marriage counselor. I'm just a guy who's married 31 years and have put these practices into action in an effort to keep my marriage moving forward.