The author suggests that nothing strikes a stake through the heart of marital hopes and dreams like the incessant pursuit of happiness, with the therapeutic community often colluding with this cultural imperative. As spouses demand that their partners and their marriages make them happy, a myriad of unfortunate dynamics ensue making the typical marriage unbearable. ""Shadow Marriage-A Descent into Intimacy" offers both couples and professionals an uniquely in depth perspective upon marriage that cant be found in the pages of any other text." -Dr. George Rogers. Author of "Terror, Bonding and Psychotherapy." "Paul Dunions "Shadow Marriage-A Descent into Intimacy" collects the many lost voices and broken hearts of modern marriage. When you truly dive into your own story with the tools found in this book, and flush out the teachings and the blessings, your marriage and maybe even your life could be saved.

" -Jeffrey Duvall. Author of "Men, Meaning and Prayer-The Reconciliation of Heart and Soul in Modern Manhood." ""Shadow Marriage" is wonderfully insightful and fully grounded at the same time Dr. Dunion has encapsulated many years of experience into his text. You can feel the weight of each sentence as it comes off the page. This book will help anyone gain a deeper understanding of the inner workings of love and relationship." -Cliff Barry. Founder of Shadow Work Seminars.