Press Release: February

January 7, 2009, 12:32 am

Author Helps Couples Have Stronger Marriages by Overcoming In-law Problems

“You may be quick to blame your in-laws for your marriage problems, but in reality the biggest part of the problem isn’t your in-laws, it’s your husband’s loyalty to them. When a man marries, he is supposed to transfer his loyalty from his parents to his wife. His behavior plays a key role in how well you get along with his parents.”
–from A Wife’s Guide to In-laws

Manhattan, NY, February 1, 2009–Nearly half of all marriages in the USA end in divorce, and in-laws are listed among the top reasons. Author Jenna D. Barry has spent the last four years researching ways to help couples have stronger marriages by overcoming problems with difficult in-laws. In correlation with World Marriage Week (February 7th thru 14th), Barry’s new article about in-laws is scheduled to appear in Hitched, a magazine that educates and inspires married couples.

Marriage counselors have expressed a strong need for Barry’s book, “A Wife’s Guide to In-laws: How to Gain Your Husband’s Loyalty Without Killing His Parents.”

“In-law problems can plague many marriages because so many couples feel hopeless about making things better. Jenna Barry is a gifted writer with a wonderful sense of humor. She provides very sage advice that surpasses that of most seasoned professionals. ‘A Wife’s Guide to In-laws’ is an excellent book, and I have already started recommending it to my clients.”
–Dr. Scott Haltzman, Psychiatrist and Marriage Friendly Therapist

“‘A Wife’s Guide to In-laws’ is a very entertaining, educational book; it provides very hands-on and practical suggestions. This book would be very helpful for therapists and couples dealing with in-law problems. I have already recommended it to two couples who are struggling with this issue.”
–Mark Saindon, MA, LMFT

Jenna D. Barry notes, “In order for a marriage to succeed, husband and wife must put each other first even if it upsets their parents.” She offers the following tips for women:

Rather than criticizing your husband and his parents, focus on destroying the false beliefs that are causing the destructive behavior
Communicate your feelings and needs to your husband in a calm, gentle manner
Understand that your husband feels caught in a game of tug-of-war; be patient and understanding as he transforms from a parent pleaser into a loyal husband

C. Greene says, “Although we like to have advice from experts in a given field (and this book contains such), we also like to learn from people who have ‘been there, done that.’ The strength of this book is its author’s experience: she actually DID what she’s talking about–she gained her husband’s loyalty–and now shares her successful methods with others facing the same issues in their lives.”

About the Author:
Married 14 years, Jenna D. Barry (a pen name) learned how to gain her husband’s loyalty through communication, persistence, and a whole lot of love. She familiarized herself with the needs and frustrations of other wives by participating in on-line in-law support groups and by talking to marriage therapists, friends, family, and co-workers. She then started her own positive, encouraging support group for wives and created a website about in-laws at www.WifeGuide.org. Jenna has done radio interviews and writes monthly articles about in-laws for Hitched, a magazine that educates and inspires married couples. Her writing has been published in various websites and magazines, including Mom Magazine, Families On-Line Magazine, TheNest.com, Pregnancy.org, ForeverBrides.com, CanadianParents.com, About.com, and MarriedRomance.com.

A Wife’s Guide to In-laws: How to Gain Your Husband’s Loyalty Without Killing His Parents (November 2008) by Jenna D. Barry, Publisher: Lulu, Price: $21.95/paperback, ISBN: 9780557025008. This book can be ordered on-line at WifeGuide.org, Lulu.com, Amazon.com, and BarnesandNoble.com.

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Contact Information:
Jenna D. Barry
www.WifeGuide.org
Wifeguide@yahoo.com
(212) 545-4145

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