In his groundbreaking book, "I Promise," Dr. Gary Smalley condensed 10 years of marriage research into the powerful message that marriage survives and thrives when the relationship is characterized by emotional "safety" and "affirmation." Now he has created a lovely gift book that helps couples speak to one another's heart and emotional needs with gentle promises - to be faithful, to listen, to forgive, to honor, to provide for - that affirm the forever kind of love. The package is credted by an award-winning designer who has garnered the highest awsards in the gift and card industry.
Gary Smalley was one of the country's best-known authors and speakers on family relationships. He was the award-winning, best-selling author or coauthor of sixteen books, as well as several popular films and videos. The Blessing and The Two Sides of Love have won Gold Medallions, The Language of Love won the Angel Award as the best contribution to family life, and his other titles have received Silver Medallions. His national infomercial Hidden Keys to Loving Relationships has been viewed by television audiences all over the world.
Dr. Greg Smalley graduated with his doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University in Southern California. He also holds master's degrees in counseling psychology (Denver Seminary) and clinical psychology (Rosemead). Dr. Smalley is the director of research and development at Smalley Relationship Center in Branson, Missouri. He lives in Ozark, Missouri with his wife, Erin, and their two daughters, Taylor and Madalyn.