"Most people spend far more time in preparation for their vocation than they do in preparation for marriage," No wonder the divorce rate hovers around fifty percent. Bestselling author and marriage counselor, Gary Chapman, hopes to change that with his newest book. Gary, with more than 35 years of
Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married
β Scribed by Chapman, Gary
- Publisher
- Northfield Publishing;Moody Publishers
- Year
- 2010
- Tongue
- English
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
βMost people spend far more time in preparation for their vocation than they do in preparation for marriage.β
With more than 35 years of experience counseling couples, Gary has found that most marriages suffer due to a lack of preparation and a failure to learn to work together as intimate teammates.
So he put together this practical little book, packed with wisdom and tips that will help many develop the loving, supportive, and mutually beneficial marriage they envision, such as:
What the adequate foundation for a successful marriage truly is
What to expect about the roles and influence of extended family
How to solve disagreements without arguing
How to talk through issues like money, sex, chores, and more
Why couples must learn how to apologize and forgive
Ideal for newly married couples and those considering marriage, the material lends itself to heart-felt, revealing, and critical conversations for relational success.
Read this bookand youβll be prepared forβnot surprised byβthe challenges of marriage.
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Bonus features include:
Book suggestions and an interactive websites to enhance the couplesβ experience
βTalking it Overβ questions and suggestions to jumpstart conversations over each chapter
Appendix on healthy dating relationships and an accompanying learning exercise
β¦ Subjects
Nonfiction;Marriage;Relationships;Self Help;Christian;Psychology;Religion;Faith;Christianity;Christian Non Fiction;Christian Living
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