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Gary Chapman writes, "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 counseling couples, believes that divorce is the lack of preparation for marriage and the failure to learn the skills of working 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 men and women long for. It's the type of information Gary himself wished he had before he got married. This is not a book simply to be read. It is a book to be experienced. The material lends itself to heart-felt discussions by dating or engaged couples. To jump-start the exchanges, each short chapter includes insightful "Talking it Over" questions and suggestions. And, the book includes information on interactive websites as well as books that will enhance the couples experience. Dr. Chapman even includes a thought-provoking appendix. By understanding and balancing the five key aspects of life, dating couples can experience a healthy dating relationship. A revealing learning exercise for dating couples is included at the end.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Heartfelt guide to creating your best relationship.,
This review is from: THINGS I WISH I'D KNOWN BEFORE WE GOT MARRIED (Paperback)
Great book. Full of insightful and thoughtful information about how we relate within the most important relationship we will ever have. Dr. Chapman really makes you stop and think about the control you have over the quality of our primary relationship and how our attitude and actions can profoundly affect the trajectory of that relationship. This book demands a refreshingly honest assessment of your personal beliefs, wants and needs for your future and guides you to understand your partner's as well. A great conversation starter, I highly recommend this book to anyone engaged in a serious relationship.
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Great!,
This review is from: THINGS I WISH I'D KNOWN BEFORE WE GOT MARRIED (Paperback)
Just what I was looking for! Good price and great condition. I recommend this book to others, light reading for anyone in any kind of relationship. Thanks
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Love is not enough,
By wogan "the book reader" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: THINGS I WISH I'D KNOWN BEFORE WE GOT MARRIED (Paperback)
This is not just a manual for those who have set their wedding date; it should be required reading for anyone who has begun to date. It helps to have a guide to know what to look for. It contains discussions on: love is not enough, 2 stages of romance, like mother-like daughter-like father- like son, solve disagreements, apologizing, forgiveness, toilets are not self-cleaning (this part should be required for getting a marriage license), handling money, sexual fulfillment, marrying into the family, spirituality, personality and behavior.There are questions for talking it over at the end of each chapter and an appendix that really should be at the beginning on developing a healthy dating relationship. Gary Chapman speaks as a spiritual advisor, a marriage counselor and from his own experience. This book will give anyone a guide and a basis for discussions and thoughts on what is needed for a compatible and good marriage 58 of 59 people found the following review helpful
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Insightful and engaging and totally necessary!,
By D. Durham - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: THINGS I WISH I'D KNOWN BEFORE WE GOT MARRIED (Paperback)
As a pastor who regularly takes couples through pre-marital counseling, I am thrilled to see this book. I'm about half-way through it, but already I've read enough to order a copy for each of my daughters to read. Chapman's writing style is engaging, instructive, and transparent (he shares lessons learned from his own marriage). From this point forward, I will be strongly recommending this book to every couple I work with. Oh, and for those who are not religious, this book still works. Chapman talks about faith issues, but in a way that doesn't put faith at the forefront. A non-religious person will still find this book incredibly helpful.
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Great Book!!: Creates open communication,
By M. Mills - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: THINGS I WISH I'D KNOWN BEFORE WE GOT MARRIED (Paperback)
This book gave wonderful topics that should be discussed before marriage from who will do daily house chores to how to show and receive love from your spouse. These are things he mentions that should be discussed before saying I do so that you have your eyes wide open when you enter into marriage. It creates open communication with your spouse which is a very important part of the relationship (assuming is not good enough, questions need to asked for clarification).
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