The statistics are frightening, 50% of 1st marriages fail, a whopping 75% fail the 2nd time, our rate of marriage has dropped 43% in 40 years and fewer people are getting married now than anytime in U.S. history! ?If there was ever a time for a radical new approach to marriage, it's now!? states Dr. John Curtis. Dr. Curtis details a step-by-step approach to apply proven ?best practices? to your marriage, such as 1) writing vision statements and 2) measurable relationship objectives; 3) creating marital job descriptions; 4) funding your marital venture; 5) conducting relationship performance appraisals; 6) branding and marketing your relationship; 7) negotiating a marital compensation and benefits package; 8) blending families through mergers and acquisitions; and 9) conducting relationship meetings and retreats.