5 Secrets of a Lasting Marriage; eHarmony's Dr. Neil Warren Practices What He Preaches in February's Guideposts.

NEW YORK -- What makes a marriage work? In his cover story for the February 2005 issue of Guideposts Dr. Neil Clark Warren, psychologist, author, relationship expert, and founder of eHarmony.com. reveals the lessons of his life's work and 45 years of marriage. A contributor and commentator to Guideposts' monthly "Making Marriage Work" series, in this month's issue Dr. Warren talks about his own marriage to wife Marylyn and their 5 secrets to make love last: Focus on the Positive, Communicate, Follow your Romantic Impulses, Be Soul Mates, and Confront Conflict.

February's "Communities in Action" series has a hope-filled story about the love between two dear friends - Adi, an Israeli Jew, and Laila, a Palestinian Muslim. Both were born and raised in a town in Israel that lives up to its name "Oasis of Peace."

February Guideposts also features meteorologist Tom Magnuson's story of quick thinking and heroism. Monitoring a storm at the National Weather Service in Pueblo, Colorado, he watched as a monster tornado developed. Racing against time, he was able to save lives by phoning to warn each home, farm, and ranch in its path. Stories by a severely arthritic artist who donates proceeds from her paintings to children's charities, a cowboy lost in a Wyoming blizzard, the founder of the Endangered Species Chocolate Company, an ex-con who became a Franciscan monk, a wife keeping the family farm up and running after the accidental death of her husband, exploring questions about whether pets go to heaven, and more, help round out the stories in February's Guideposts.

"Our stories have impact because they're true. They really connect with readers because the person the story is about - even the celebrities, like eHarmony's Dr. Neil Warren - actually write their own story in their own words," says Edward Grinnan, Guideposts Editor-in-Chief. One of the 10 largest monthly magazines in America, in 2005 Guideposts celebrates 60 years of bringing its popular, engaging, and life-changing true stories of hope and inspiration to millions of readers. Guideposts' February issue is on sale at major retailers, food & drug chains, bookstores, newsstands, and other magazine outlets nationwide at a cover price of $2.49.

Guideposts' stories reflect today's culture, where the desire for a sense of hope and interest in spiritual well being has never been more important. Founded in 1945 by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale and recognized as "America's Source for Inspiration," Guideposts contains articles, from everyday people and celebrities alike, covering topics such as: relationships, health issues, family, self-help, heroism, survival, and rescue. Regular departments and on-going series focus on subject like: People Helping People, Health Breakthroughs, Caregivers, Communities in Action, Positive People, and Pets & Healing.