Loving Each Other For Better and For Best

by Gary Smalley

All too often, people marry before acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to take care of their mates. It requires mutual support to meet each other's emotional, mental, and physical needs. In these two bestselling works, The Joy of Committed Love and Joy That Lasts, Gary Smalley stresses that every relationship can be fulfilling if two people learn to respect and communicate with each other. He suggests several effective techniques for helping married couples through tough times, including the idea of putting each other first. When couples free themselves to serve their partners in love and look to their faith for their deepest needs to be met, they can allow peace and joy to enter their lives.

480 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

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.

Reviews

[Dionne · Rating 1 out of 5]

I read this in my 20's and I realize now that a lot of what Gary Smalley teaches is not helpful.

[Bob · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best marriage resource book I have read. Every couple should have this book in their personal library for a ready reference for wisdom to help both partners understand one another and give each other grace to grow and forgiveness on our flaws. A 5+ book.

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