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The Marriage You've Always Wanted
by
Gary Chapman
From America's Favorite Marriage Expert:
But how does love grow? Respected marriage counselor Gary Chapman, author of the New York Times bestseller The Five Love Languages, looks at the key issues that will help you build the marriage you've always wanted, answering such real-life questions as . . .
Why won't they change?
Why do we always fight about chores?
Why should we have
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Published
July 1st 2009
by Moody Publishers
(first published July 1st 2005)
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This is the book we've been studying in small group. It has a lot of practical advice for young married couples about living in peace with each other. There are plenty of basic conversation starters and exercises designed to draw husbands and wives together. Clearly, for marriage to survive these days, couples must blend their individual personalities and compromise. Chapman points out that arguing is normal, apologizing is healthy and communication is essential.
Some of the advice seems a bit ou...more
Some of the advice seems a bit ou...more
I really like that Dr. Chapman's books are scripturally based and his theories are comfirmed by years of marriage counseling. I also like that he gives you practical advice on how to apply this stuff in your life. Each chapter of his book is followed by assignments/exercises for you to do that really help you understand and apply the principles he's espousing.
I am a bi fan of Gary Chapman. I think his books are very Biblical and very practical.
This book is not a life changing book like the 5 Love Languages book. But it is a very good book. It has a lot of advice for marriages that is applicable if you are about to get married (even more so) or have been married many many years.
This book is not a life changing book like the 5 Love Languages book. But it is a very good book. It has a lot of advice for marriages that is applicable if you are about to get married (even more so) or have been married many many years.
The chapter on decision making is the best I have ever read on the tricky subject of submission. Submission is often misunderstood and this chapter does and excellent job of explaining it properly. This is a great manual to begin discussion and provides quick looks into various aspects of marriage.
My husband and I read this together before we got married.... It was a fantastic eye opener!
This book did wonders for my marriage. I would highly recommend it.
I read this for a book club/MOMs group. What a great, quick read. Gary Chapman (author of Five Love Languages) boiled down 6 areas for growth in a Christian Marriage. He cuts through all the crap and is lovingly direct about Godly ways to have an amazing marriage. Many of these I have already heard (just from other books or marriage conferences), however, I found that his approach really solidified much of the information in my brain.
I would HIGHLY recommend this to any engaged or married couple...more
I would HIGHLY recommend this to any engaged or married couple...more
Mar 21, 2013
Stephanie
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Great book on Marriage
This book gives an excellent Christian perspective on how to make your marriage better. Dr. Chapman also gives great advice about improving everyday relationships with friends, family, and your spouse. This author provides many scripture references from the bible that clarify how a happy successful marriage should function. I thought his interpretation of those scriptures was very insightful.
I am reading this with my husband. We are on Chapter 5 or 6. We are really enjoying it, and learning a lot. It has opened up discussions and we have learned more about the other person's viewpoint, as well as great skills to build a stronger marriage. So far, I love it!
Very good book for couples wanting to improve on their marriage. Improved my marriage in the sense that I was more self conscious about my behavior and thus could change it.
This is a great book that was given to us after our wedding. It helped address major issues in marriage and provide a logical approach in handling them.
A friend referred this book...said it was great for any couple in the midst of raising babies and small children! Can't wait to read it with Ryan.
Dr. Gary Chapman challenged each couple at his conference to read a chapter a week and come together that weekend to discuss it. Here we go!
well it talks about how you behave in marriage!!!
May 16, 2013
Angela Allen
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Gary Chapman has traveled extensively around the world challenging couples to pursue healthy, growing marriages. His first book, Toward a Growing Marriage (Moody, 1979, 1996), began as an informal resource he gave to couples with whom he was counseling. Once officially published, this book became a blessing to thousands of people and helped launch Gary’s popular “Toward a Growing Marriage” seminar...more
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