The Right One: How to Successfully Date and Marry the Right Person

by Jimmy Evans, Frank Martin

When looking for a marriage partner, how can you tell the right one from the wrong one? Finding the right marriage partner is the second most important decision any of us will ever make, trumped only by our decision to become followers of Jesus. It’s a decision that affects every aspect of life, and has a profound impact on our future happiness—not only our future, but the future of our children, and their children, and every generation to come. If there’s one decision in life you want to get right, it’s this one. The Right One is for those who are intent on finding and marrying the person that God desires for them. It is for people who believe they may have found their true love, but are committed to going into marriage with their eyes wide open. It’s for those who are contemplating marriage and excited about their future, but care enough about themselves and their partner to make their relationship all that it can possibly be. It is also for those who have yet to find the “right one,” but are intent on not wasting time on the wrong one. In The Right One , Jimmy Evans and Frank Martin give biblical, no-nonsense advice to singles on successfully dating and marrying the right person. Whether someone is single and still looking for the right dating partner, is engaged to be married, or in a new dating relationship, they’ll find practical answers to the most critical questions people face regarding their future.

Genres: Relationships, Nonfiction, Christian, Self Help, Faith, Marriage, Christian Living

205 pages, Hardcover

First published February 24, 2015

Reviews

[Katie Landmesser · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some parts I didn’t agree with and some parts that were repetitive, but there were also some good nuggets of wisdom to be had. Good read for Christians dating if you take it with a grain of salt!

[Thomas Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful book. It is full of sound, moral advice that challenged my views on dating and forced me to see and admit truths to myself that I had not been willing to consider before. This book taught me so many wonderful lessons, and I thoroughly enjoyed every chapter! I wish I’d read it as a teenager, and I think many could benefit from reading this book before they start dating. The writing style is easy to follow and understand, and it never reaches a point where it gets boring. I wasn’t expecting this, but I actually was disappointed when I reached the end: I wanted to read more of it!

[Kyle Earp · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a pretty good book to read through with your partner when you are intentionally dating and want a Godly relationship. The beginning chapters are good whether you’re single or in a relationship to help guide you to dating the right way, but the last section is best read with your partner as it brings up questions as a starting point to discuss your future. Some of the later chapters didn’t apply to my situation, like dealing with remarriages/blended families, but the other chapters were really applicable and important.

[Micaela Semien · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is really good! I would suggest reading it. It has really good advice on how to the find the right person and what questions to ask to guide you. There is just such awesome life changing information that can be used in your life!

[Jodi · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good reference point for anyone who wants to know learn about a more conservative method of dating. Personally, I was always told not to date thus I never learned how to properly conduct myself in a dating relationship. After reading this book I have a better idea of what to look for in a potential date, and future mate. Be warned that this book is geared toward conservative Christian individuals however, it addresses physical, spiritual, and emotional boundaries which is beneficial to define prior to entering into any type of relationship.

Would highly recommend for anyone who wants to date with the goal of getting married, values spiritual intimacy, and/or wants to clearly define their spiritual and moral values prior to entering a serious relationship.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was a great book. I think it's good for any stage in life: single, dating, engaged, or married. If you're single when you read this book, I would read it again once you begin a dating relationship... or once the dating relationship starts to become more serious, and you could seriously see yourself marrying your boyfriend/girlfriend. I like the tips and questions at the end, but I don't think it should be substituted for more in-depth questions, counseling, and other important conversations. Overall I enjoyed it!

[Kristen Parnell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read many relationship/dating books, and this one by far has been the most practical and helpful to date. It's written by a marriage counselor who challenges couples to identify and deal with their conflicts and differences up front before committing to marriage. Chapters cover such topics as potential conflicts, questions to ask before getting married, and other "tough love" topics. It's an excellent pre-engagement or marriage counseling tool but not designed to replace in-person counseling. Five stars for this biblical, honest approach to intentional dating!

[Sylvia Amihere · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book

A great resource for both singles, engaged and married couples. It was very insightful with questions to think about before marriage. It helps understand how God views marriage. I would recommended to anyone. I will definitely read it again.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a very eye opening and I used some of the techniques in my own relationship.

[A. Tasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Right:)

Thank God for The Evans family and their whole ministry. Now, I want to read all of his books. Wish it had been on audio as well. It's nice to hear him speak.

[Alison Cook · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great advice.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every dating couple (young or old) should read this before getting married! Lots of simple but thought provoking questions you need to answer together also.

[Maelisa Cruz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great advice with some raw and real life examples

[Meagan Walters · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for naive young people - not so much for middle aged people with prior experience

[Saira · Rating 2 out of 5]

There are some solid points of advice, but the writers are heavy handed with a narrow approach to the Word and culture. I'd respect the book more if it had been written by two people who were less similar to each other so that there may have been a more transparent discourse on how there could be multiple approaches to some of the elements of this book. In comparing this book with something like The Five Love Languages, this falls short. I recommend putting this book back on the shelf and picking up The Five Love Languages instead.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for Christian believers that need reminders about what the word of God says

This is a great well-written book that chose the true biblical view of marriage and what it's supposed to represent. A lot of good examples of discussion questions for people all ages and I look forward to recommending this the people that are contemplating marriage

[Angela · Rating 1 out of 5]

Books have got be more up front about being crazy religious.

[Nicole Nix · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Recommended for any couple thinking of taking the relationship to the next step such as getting engaged. This will help you to see if you truly can make it work.

[Janna Fravel]

really good book... thought provoking!