You may joke that your spouse will be the end of you-but the truth is, the intimacy of marriage is critical to your well-being. In fact, studies from Harvard University, University of California, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that your physical, mental, and financial health may depend on your relationship.

A healthy relationship means longer, happier lives for you and your partner. With The Good-for-You Marriage, you'll address the issues that affect your marriage most-and learn how to:

• Manage family finances to eliminate money disputes
• Establish social networks with other married couples
• Promote healthy lifestyles by eating better and exercising together
• Keep the spark and romantic passion alive
• Raise healthy, loving children into responsible adults

Build and maintain a loving relationship-and you'll live a long, fulfilling life-together!

Cliff Isaacson is the author of several books and has given more than 30,000 counseling sessions to thousands of people, with particular emphasis on marriage relationships. He is the father of five grown children and lives in northwest Iowa with his wife of 52 years, Kathy.

Meg Schneider is an award-winning writer with more than a decade of experience in television, radio, and print journalism. She has received writing awards from the Iowa Associated Press Managing Editors, the New York State Associated Press, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, and more.