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Is your marriage near the breaking point? Dr. Gary Chapman, America's most beloved marriage counselor, will show you how you can give your marriage one more try - even if you're already separated. Your hurting marriage can be restored. With wisdom and practical insight, Gary Chapman will help your marriage move toward hope and healing.
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If you are struggling in your marriage and think there is no hope, pick this up first! I will gift it to you! It's on me! I wish that I would have had this when my own marriage was in crisis! A must read for any couple that isn't, because more than likely you will face troubles at one point in your marriage. This really had me reflecting on who I was as a person and to stop looking at my spouse and start looking at my own flaws and what I could improve on to improve the marriage!
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I'm a pop-Christian psych book with a lot of trite, pop-Christian answers to everything. Welcome to Christianland!
Are you looking for smug reassurance that 1960s American Christianity is, in fact, the eternal and final word of God, complete with remarriage-shaming and an unwillingness to "okay" divorce, even in the case of SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN by one partner? (Because hey, God hates divorce and THINK OF THE CHILDREN. Gotta keep those families together!)
Rest assured, in here you will fin ...more
I'm a pop-Christian psych book with a lot of trite, pop-Christian answers to everything. Welcome to Christianland!
Are you looking for smug reassurance that 1960s American Christianity is, in fact, the eternal and final word of God, complete with remarriage-shaming and an unwillingness to "okay" divorce, even in the case of SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN by one partner? (Because hey, God hates divorce and THINK OF THE CHILDREN. Gotta keep those families together!)
Rest assured, in here you will fin ...more
dis·ap·point·ment
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noun
sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.
synonyms: sadness, regret, dismay, sorrow;
I picked this one up hoping for a little guidance and possibly some tools to better handle the struggles you experience in marriage and I what I got was a shame-sermon that invalidated my "female complaints".
According to Chapman, a successful marriage is "born out of suffering, obedience, and a commitment to Jesus."
Husband cheated on ...more
/ˌdisəˈpointmənt/
noun
sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.
synonyms: sadness, regret, dismay, sorrow;
I picked this one up hoping for a little guidance and possibly some tools to better handle the struggles you experience in marriage and I what I got was a shame-sermon that invalidated my "female complaints".
According to Chapman, a successful marriage is "born out of suffering, obedience, and a commitment to Jesus."
Husband cheated on ...more
While I loved the five love languages, this book did nothing for me. It emphasizes god and I felt it was saying the Christian thing to do is stay in your marriage and Christian guilt should get you there. Nah. Maybe my interpretation is too rigid, but it wasn’t the right book for me at all. Finding your own path to deepening your connection with your significant other may be a better path. Codependent no more by Melody Beattie was much more effective for me to analyze my feelings and my relation
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The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages series, Dr. Gary Demonte Chapman is a relationship counselor and the director of Marriage and Family Life Consultants, Inc. Many couples have turned to him for building strong and happy relationships. And the book One More Try: What to Do When Your Marriage Is Falling Apart is written especially for those who are at the point of throwing in the towel saying, “I can’t take it anymore!”
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Listened to this book by audio 3 times. It has such good practical advice that I will go through it one more time and take notes now. Very relevant to a marriage in crisis and the steps to take to help it survive or to help the spouse left behind cope. Absolutely loved this book. Helped me understand the stages that were happening in my own marriage from both sides. Highly recommend this book!
Dec 16, 2016
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A good book for couples to read before they are divorced but are having problems/separated. Healthy advice to think about and giving hope of reconciliation,that it is possible.
Good book, but meant for a Christian audience
I limited my review to just three stars because the book is truly meant for a Christian audience and I know that might not sit well with some people. Small references to scripture become paragraphs as to why you should be a good spouse and reconcile because of God and not because you should give your spouse a chance due to the love you still have for them. Nobody is perfect and Chapman does his best to let his audience know that through self healing a ...more
I limited my review to just three stars because the book is truly meant for a Christian audience and I know that might not sit well with some people. Small references to scripture become paragraphs as to why you should be a good spouse and reconcile because of God and not because you should give your spouse a chance due to the love you still have for them. Nobody is perfect and Chapman does his best to let his audience know that through self healing a ...more
Feb 20, 2020
Wintermote
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I appreciated Chapman’s repeated encouragement in various places encouraging readers who need to deal further with the issue to seek out a “Pastor or qualified counselor”. Because yeah, there are a lot of issues that he talks about that definitely need professional help. I have to say that his assumptions about pastors training, willingness, and ability to provide intensive marriage counseling are really off-base for most congregations. I also have some significant issues with his chapter that d
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As a therapist, I love Reading relationship books. They help me help my clients and they help me as a mother and wife! I love Gary Chapman and this book had some beautiful points. It also missed the mark for me in many areas. I think being that I was reading as someone non-separated, it was difficult for me to really understand. Although I am a Christian, a am not legalistic and many of the things he said although maybe they are Biblical, sounded unrealistic. Example, “take your spouse before th
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what happened to our Dream
houw to start saving your marriage
change yourself, change your marriage
turning to God
Love Is...
tough love
loneliness: the deepest pit
Im so Angry
Rebuilding
And If it doesnt wok out
Facing the future
I agree with Dr. Chapman that marriages "are either growing or diminishing. You must continue to do the kind of things that stimulate growth." Couples who are separated or on the brink of divorce should pick up this book, but even couples whose marriages are in good condition ca ...more
houw to start saving your marriage
change yourself, change your marriage
turning to God
Love Is...
tough love
loneliness: the deepest pit
Im so Angry
Rebuilding
And If it doesnt wok out
Facing the future
I agree with Dr. Chapman that marriages "are either growing or diminishing. You must continue to do the kind of things that stimulate growth." Couples who are separated or on the brink of divorce should pick up this book, but even couples whose marriages are in good condition ca ...more
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This was a good book about the importance of marriage, and why, though it may be harder, one should stay and work on the marriage instead of leaving. I had not read any other books by Gary Chapman other than the 5 Love Languages, so I wasn't expecting such a heavy dose of christianity. But overall it did provide things to think about.
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A valuable resource for struggling marriages in learning about each individuals' words and actions - the underlying motivations, the interpretations and misinterpretations, and the impacts. It offers guidance on how to properly pursue restoring those relationships in appropriate and healthy ways while one works to improve their own personal life.
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Other reviews indicated a surprise- shouldn't be. This is as good as his other books. An approach that is accepting and forgiving, as is the journey. Growth assignments are helpful - not a magic potion- own it, and move in the direction that laid out. Have faith. Without it, there is no hope.
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As a non-religious person I found the pastor's constant entreaties to pray, read the bible, and go to church unhelpful. There are other insights to be gleaned, but if you're not religious, this book isn't for you.
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This book is a great examination of marriage from the protestant and secular point of view. Catholics may have a little trouble, but if they do it will only be because of the lack of Sacramental presentation.
I am a new christian and this book was extremely simplified and helpful to my situation. I have read a lot of marriage books which speak on advice but this is my favorite. The author is truthful even if the reality of situation may hurt. This I would also recommend it to non-Christians as it is not a dictatorial book
ok. too general for me.
Amazing
This book took me out of limbo; thought me what real love means and how to live it. Strongly recommended at any stage of marriage.
This book took me out of limbo; thought me what real love means and how to live it. Strongly recommended at any stage of marriage.
This book was extremely encouraging and eye opening. Helped me recognize a lot of things in myself I need to change. Still praying my hear out over this issue but have a tiny bit off hope.
Good book to use for marriages in difficulties or separated. Short.
Not exactly what I thought it was going to be but still insightful.
Nice ideas. Encouraging thoughts. Very Christian based, so if you’re into that kind of thing it’s perfect- if not you may get frustrated with “prayer as solution” thinking.
Great advice for those struggling in marriage
I didn't read but all Gary C books are awesome
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Yep too late for this to help, maybe if I had read it years ago.
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This is a good book, and it met my expectations. However, for me to give 4 stars, a book needs to go beyond meeting expectations.
This one is focused on Christianity but has a lot of good points
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Married more than 45 years to Karolyn, Dr. Gary Chapman is just the man to turn to for help on improving or healing our most important relationships. His own life experiences, plus over forty years of pastoring and marriage counseling, led him to publish his first book in the Love Language series, The 5 Love Languages®: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate. Millions of readers credit t
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