ScreamFree Marriage

Calming Down, Growing Up, and Getting Closer

By: Jenny Runkel, Hal Runkel LMFT

Narrated by: Hal Runkel LMFT

Through the best-selling ScreamFree Parenting, Hal Runkel showed thousands of parents how keeping their cool can revolutionize their family life. In his groundbreaking new book, ScreamFree Marriage, Runkel now shows couples how learning to stay calm, in the face of common marital conflicts, is the key to creating and enjoying a deep, lifelong connection.

Every committed couple strives to hold on to the marriage they envisioned back when they first said "I do"--before the end of the honeymoon phase, before kids, mortgages, health crises, and all life's inescapable issues. But the truth is this: conflict is unavoidable--it's impossible for two people to see every single thing, face every issue, and experience every situation in exactly the same way. What results are couples "screaming" at each other--sometimes literally yelling out loud, sometimes shutting themselves down and shutting their partners out, and sometimes avoiding the issue altogether--none of which leads to the passionate, intimate connection we all crave.

In ScreamFree Marriage, Hal introduces some radical new concepts about marriage, teaching couples how to embrace this inevitable conflict as a profound vehicle for strengthening a marriage. Rather than just a source of pain and disagreement, these "Fires of Commitment," as Hal describes them, can actually be the exact experience needed to grow couples into new levels of maturity and intimacy. By simply learning the ScreamFree formula of Calming Down, Growing Up, and Getting Closer, you too can cross through these fires and end up with a closer and more passionate marriage than ever before. Using accessible anecdotes and the disarming humor that readers have come to love, Runkel disproves prevailing marital wisdom, puts couples on a path to "intimate independence" and reveals a whole new, fresh approach to marriage.

©2007 Hal Edward Runkel (P)2011 Random House

Excellent!!

I thought this book was excellent. It gave a totally different perspective than you are used to hearing in marriage/relationship advice. But it makes complete sense. I have already started implementing some of the advice and things have been alot better between me and my spouse.
My husband is going to read the book next! Then I'm sure things will get even better once he knows the same things I do from this book.
I highly recommend!

Best marriage book ever

If you’re looking for not only the best marriage book but also the best relationship book, this is it. The author walks you thru more than simply being comfortable with your spouse but also with yourself and your desires so that you can be authentic with your spouse, which is truly the only way to intimacy. The book contains practical advice and steps to escape from the lies of our culture about what marriage really is and to embrace conflict in a way that brings you closer to the ones you love. Cannot recommend enough.

Hal actually narrates the book himself and is quite a good narrator. To be fair, I enjoy his podcast too so I’m also kinda used to it.

Thought Provoking and insightful

They say the truth will set you free but first it will piss you off. This book forces you to take a hard look at the role you play in how your marriage is now, but with some great actions to take now to make it better. Peppered with real life stories, make this a great read.

excellent book

I wish I would have been referred to this book when I was going through a divorce I would have stopped feeling guilty for leaving an abusive relationship because of everyone else's opinion and done it sooner.

Better Way To Look At Marriage Conflict!

I really appreciate this different approach. It's more logical and makes sense!
Everybody plays a major part in their relationship, no matter how serious things may be.
Everybody has the power to change things dramatically by just focusing on themselves and working on what they can improve upon.

Those looking for a book with real integrity in dealings with relationships you've found the right one here!
I HIGHLY recommend this to everyone, not just those really struggling, but every single marriage or romantic relationship out there that exists.

AWESOME

If you could sum up ScreamFree Marriage in three words, what would they be?

think before acting!

What about Hal Edward Runkel’s performance did you like?

i liked that he made sure we were clear between chapters. hence, i knew well and where to make notes!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

lead astray

Mind Blown

Hal did a great job narrating this book. His voice inflections and tone came across as empathetic and funny which added a personal touch to put you at ease with a difficult subject matter. "Difficult subject matter?", you may wonder. Yes! Hal agilely guides you through recognizing your own patterns, behaviors, and reactions which affect your marriage. Then he provides practical advice on ways to better handle conflicts.

Simple, but powerful

The guidance in this book is simple, but powerful. It may seem too easy to be worth trying, but it truly is life changing (if you practice it)!

Love this book

Have you listened to any of Hal Edward Runkel’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have listened to a Scream Free Parenting. Both books are wonderful!

What insight do you think you’ll apply from ScreamFree Marriage?

Very practical advise that trully has a potential to change my marriage.

Any additional comments?

I would highly recommend this book to anyone in a marriage or a relationship. Read it before your relationship is in trouble!

Easy Practical Advice

This audio book gives you practical advice that is easily implemented and can be used within the frame of any relationship in your life. I've read a lot of self improvement/self help/relationship books and while many have some pretty great ideas not many of them give easy ways to apply these new and awesome ideas to your daily life in a way that brings about real changes. I've just started to utilize his teachings and have seen a tremendous shift in my ability to really communicate what I mean and to feel a better sense of connection with my loved ones.