Becoming Your Spouse's Better Half Quotes

“Equality in a relationship does not mean sameness—it means each person is valued for the contribution they bring to the table. In fact, the very differences we have are perhaps our greatest strengths when they are recognized and used effectively instead of being at odds with one another.”
― Rick Johnson, Becoming Your Spouse's Better Half: Why Differences Make a Marriage Great

“Wholeness is found in an interdependent relationship, in which two people with self-respect and dignity make a commitment to nurture his or her own spiritual growth, as well as his or her partner’s.”
― Rick Johnson, Becoming Your Spouse's Better Half: Why Differences Make a Marriage Great

“Men derive their worth from what they do, while women derive their worth from who they are.1”
― Rick Johnson, Becoming Your Spouse's Better Half: Why Differences Make a Marriage Great

“With regard to the art of loving, we must begin by practicing discipline, concentration, and patience throughout every phase and aspect of our lives.7 And without concern, we never care enough to go to the trouble of mastering all of these traits. If we want to be adept at the “art of love,” we must first become proficient at a variety of other skills such as forgiveness, self-sacrifice, passion, and an altruistic regard for the fulfillment of our partner’s needs and desires.”
― Rick Johnson, Becoming Your Spouse's Better Half: Why Differences Make a Marriage Great