This paper examines a psychodynamic model of marital therapy that has been found to be useful when one or both partners suffer from disorders of the self. The theories of Heinz Kohut and recent self psychologists give insight into ways of understanding and treating each partner''s narcissistic vulnerabilities. Some specific aspects of borderline and narcissistic disorders are described and discussed within the context of a marital relationship. This method of marital therapy not only helps couples to learn how to be selfobjects for each other, but also may facilitate rebuilding of damaged structures of the self. A case example is provided along with a discussion of why certain specific therapeutic interventions were made.