HAPPY FOR THE LONG HAUL
A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO CREATING A MARRIAGE THAT GOES THE DISTANCE
PRE-ORDER NOWAND GET IONA’S 4-STEP CHEAT SHEET FOR REPAIRING AFTER A FIGHT—PLUS THE CHANCE TO SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR THE RELATIONSHIP DISH PODCAST!
The average couple goes to therapy 7 years too late. With Happy for the Long Haul, there’s no need to wait. Seasoned couples therapist Iona Monk, MA offers deeply human and relatable insight for building a relationship that stands the test of time.
Drawing on twenty-five years of clinical practice and more than thirty years of marriage, Monk offers proven tools and strategies that will help readers identify, name, and dismantle the toxic barriers that undermine trust, intimacy, and understanding in relationships. Real-life stories and practical exercises illustrate:
How to get unstuck after blocked connection
How good intentions can go bad and how to prevent it from happening in the first place
How to create a secure foundation for maintaining a loving and satisfying relationship
With clarity, humor, and insight, Happy for the Long Haul will empower couples to restore closeness and communication in their relationships from the comfort of their own homes in order to build a bond that goes the distance.
HERE’S HOW TO GET YOUR PRE-ORDER BONUSES
STEP 1: Pre-order at any of the below and save your receipt/order number.
STEP 2: Fill out the form below.
PRAISE FOR HAPPY FOR THE LONG HAUL
“This is not just a self-help book; this is a master class in couples therapy. Within these pages, you’ll read the kind of relationship advice you get from years of therapy. Iona even shares how she overcame her own marriage struggles, and it feels like you are hearing it from a friend who also happens to be a therapist. Anyone who wants to improve their relationship should read this book.”
—Carla Litto, LMFT, author of Outsmarting Egomaniacs
“In a world that so often works to separate us from one another and from our own hearts, Happy for the Long Haul offers a refreshing path back to love. Filled with insight, compassion, and practical guidance, this book helps couples move beyond the limitations of ego and toward deeper connection, trust, and understanding. It is both a hopeful reminder and a valuable resource for anyone who wants to build a relationship that not only endures but flourishes.”
—Elana Epstein, social worker, recovery coach, and author of Today I Will Be Fearless
“As a fellow clinician, I know how rare it is to find a book that bridges the gap between the therapy room and the living room—but Iona Monk has done exactly that. Happy for the Long Haul distills twenty-five years of clinical wisdom into something every couple can actually use. What makes it stand apart is Iona’s willingness to be both the expert and the patient: She doesn’t just teach the tools; she lives them. The result is a book that feels honest, grounded, and genuinely useful whether you’re in crisis, coasting, or somewhere in between. I’ll be recommending this to clients for years to come.”
—Pam Stewart, RCC, cohost of Relationship Dish