David Schnarch Books

“A classic.” —William H. Masters, M.D. Passionate Marriage has long been recognized as the pioneering book on intimate human relationships. Now with a new preface by the author, this updated edition explores the ways we can keep passion alive and even reach the height of sexual and emotional fulfillment later in life. Acclaimed psychologist David Schnarch guides couples toward greater intimacy with proven techniques developed in his clinical practice and worldwide workshops. Chapters—covering everything from understanding love relationships to helpful "tools for connections" to keeping the sparks alive years down the road—provide the scaffolding for overcoming sexual and emotional problems. This inspirational book is sure to help couples invigorate their relationships and reach the fullest potential in their love lives.

The book explores the concept of differentiation, where individuals learn to define themselves while fostering intimacy with their partners. David Schnarch introduces his sexual crucible approach, emphasizing that maintaining passion doesn't require compromising desires. Through humor and compassion, he shares real couples' experiences, illustrating how they achieved profound personal and relational fulfillment. This guide aims to enhance both sexual and emotional connections, encouraging readers to embrace their individuality while nurturing their relationships.

Many couples begin marital counseling with Dr. David Schnarch with their sex lives in shambles, wondering what's wrong with them, considering divorce. One partner will complain that the other doesn't desire him, the other complains that she's married to a sex maniac. During his 30 years in practice as a marriage and family therapist, Dr. Schnarch has discovered that sexual desire problems are normal and even healthy, in committed relationships.In Intimacy and Desire: Awaken the Passion in Your Relationship, Dr. Schnarch explains why couples in long term relationships have sexual desire problems, regardless of how much they love each other or how well they communicate. Through case studies of couples he worked with, Dr. Schnarch shows why normal marital conflict can be the cause of desire problems and creates a roadmap for how couples can transform marital conflict into a stronger relationship and a font of new and powerful desire for each other. He takes it a step further, giving readers simple but effective exercises that will help them reconnect with each other.

In this remarkable work, Dr. David Schnarch, a renowned sex and marital therapist, presents a groundbreaking approach to resolving sexual difficulties and their impact on relationships. He guides couples in transforming their worst sexual and relational challenges into opportunities for personal growth and deeper spiritual connection, ultimately leading to the best sex of their lives. With an honest, realistic, and erotic perspective, Dr. Schnarch uncovers the complex emotional dynamics present in couples' intimate moments. The book emphasizes compassion, partnership, generosity, and integrity, offering hope to those facing sexual difficulties, whether in long-term marriages, new relationships, or single life. Organized into four sections, it includes a crash course in sex, insights into how sexual relationships function, medical options and solutions, and vignettes of couples transforming their sexual experiences. It addresses major sexual issues, such as male erection problems, women's arousal and lubrication challenges, and the use of sex-enhancing medications like Viagra. Rather than focusing solely on techniques, the book emphasizes healing the rejection and emotional alienation often linked to sexual issues. Its unique approach fosters love, affection, and commitment, helping to prevent divorce and strengthen families. Enlightening and insightful, this work aims to enhance the experience of falling in love.

This book challenges the fundamental paradigms in sexual-marital therapies, and provides a fresh look at the nature of intimacy and the diverse barriers to eroticism in many marriages. By integrating individual, sexual and marital therapies, this study attempts to provide a fresh look at the nature of intimacy and the diverse barriers to eroticism in marriage. The author refutes the common focus on sexual technique, calling instead for an emphasis on sexual potential.

Erkenne dich selbst Sich selbst besser zu kennen und auch den anderen zu verstehen, hilft in jeder Art von Beziehung ungemein. Denn erst dadurch ist es möglich, mit dem Partner, den Kindern, den Freunden liebevolle Beziehungen zu führen. Diese Fähigkeit besitzt jeder von uns, doch nicht alle nutzen sie. Der international renommierte Psychologe Dr. David Schnarch zeigt hier mit zahlreichen Fallbeispielen, wie das Gehirn in Verbindung zu anderen steht und wie Sie mithilfe des neurobiologischem Mindmappings diese positiv gestalten können. Der Bestsellerautor Schnarch wird für seine einfühlsame, lebendige und leicht verständliche Sprache nicht nur in Fachkreisen geschätzt, sondern ebenso von Hunderttausenden von Lesern. Wer auf der Suche nach sich selbst ist, kommt um »Brain Talk« nicht herum.