Dynamics of Marriage: "The Family of Origin" Approach promotes a unique way of advancing couple-therapy: exploring in unison with participating couples the "how" and "when" of their having been shaped by their Families of Origin. More significantly, this book examined in detail the Family of Origin impact on all couples relationships: spouse to spouse, spouse to child, and spouse to other members of the family. This workbook will allow couples to retrace their paths of familial growth and identify the signpost that work to undermine this growth. As often discovered, these detrimental markers originate from Families of Origin. Within this critical exploration, the couple shall discover the core aspects of their relationship that maintain an equilibrium and status quo of their marriage and family.