Married but Not Engaged: Why Men Check Out and What You Can Do to Create the Intimacy You Desire

by Paul Coughlin

Reconnect With Your Emotionally Checked-Out Husband Frustrated over your stalled marriage? Tired of enduring a less-than-satisfying relationship with your husband? Feeling anger or guilt about wanting more from your passive “nice guy”? Paul and Sandy Coughlin understand the life you’re leading, because once Paul was a Christian Nice Guy husband and Sandy was his frustrated wife. Their freeing message will help you understand the inner life of your emotionally detached husband as well as what you can do—and shouldn’t do--to create a more satisfying relationship. They’ll help you understand the forces that make men passive, how to handle issues of anger, respect, and resentment, and learn practical ways to nurture intimacy. Married…But Not Engaged informs, instructs, encourages, and inspires as it shows how you and your husband can draw closer together.

Genres: Marriage

208 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2006

Reviews

[G. Mark James · Rating 1 out of 5]

We couldn't even finish this book. The authors keep on referring to a previous book they wrote so this feels like one long advertise to buy another book of theirs. They do not support any of their main premises with Scripture and it reads more like secular, psychological self-help. Avoid this book like the plague.

[Chris · Rating 1 out of 5]

I tried reading the book downloaded to my Overdrive app. It's horrible, dull, and boring and after a few chapters I downloaded another book.

I doubt I will ever return to this book.

I cannot recommend this book.

[Schneemg · Rating 3 out of 5]

When I heard this couple speak briefly on Family Life Today on the radio one morning, what they were saying really struck home in my heart. I decided to order the book through the website and excitedly read quickly through it. Although it does have practical suggestions and comments, it seems to be geared more toward the wives of the "Christian Nice Guys". I wasn't a big fan of their use of scripture either, but for the most part, it was a decent book for a little pick-me-up in my walk.

[Cindy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not terribly impressed. I thought there were a few insightful points but overall dissappointed in the book.

[Reese · Rating 3 out of 5]

So far...i like it :)

[Jo]

A little clinical...trying to stick with it.