When Two Become Three: Nurturing Your Marriage After Baby Arrives

by Mark E. Crawford

Raising children is one of life's greatest joys, but the impact of introducing a child into a marriage is staggering. Many couples don't realize the relational stress that parenting can cause. Most parents experience decreased intimacy and increased conflict. They may even find themselves asking, "Am I still in love?" When Two Become Three helps couples recognize the inevitable challenges to their relationship that occur during the childrearing years. It provides practical advice designed to help couples nurture their marital relationship in order to ensure it remains strong during this phase of life and beyond.

Genres: Marriage, Parenting

Paperback

First published June 1, 2007

Reviews

[Elliot Filipiak · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a very frustrating book. The first few chapters were decent and I got some out of it, but the last half I skimmed and didnt get much out of.

I would classify this as a lite psychology Christian relationship book that seemed to be so popular in the late nineties and early two thousands. to be honest....I dont get it. I dont think the humor or approach that these books have is all that helpful.

Speaking as a Complementarian Male, I thought the authors treatment of men, specifically when it comes to sex, was perpetuating an unhealthy view which many Christian relationship books of this era wrote on. In my opinion there were some good things and I agreed with his perspective some, but I could not stand the jokes and statements about male stereotypes.

Dads should be investing in their families and wives because they love them, and because that's how Christ loved the church, not because they get stuff from it if they do.

I realize the authors intent was probably not to imply that (I hope) and was to be helpful, and there were definitely helpful ideas and discussions of things that we have faced as a new couple with a new child. But it was surrounded by so much other stuff that it really turned me off for the rest of the content.

[Micah Sharp · Rating 4 out of 5]

More practice advice than I be found in other marriage books I’ve read. Though still by a Christian, less Gospel than other books I’ve read too. Probably will never reread but I’m sure I’ll return to my highlight’s several times in the future. Worthwhile.

[Holly · Rating 4 out of 5]

My husband and I read this book together while we were expecting our daughter in 2009. We often look back on it and are glad that we took the time. It has helped us stay focussed and mindful of our marriage while being the best Christian parents we can be.

[Natasha · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a wonderful marriage book, I learned and re-learned some things. It helped me to possibly understand Steve a little better and realize that I'm a little high strung :)

[Linda]

Many of our family are pregant getting read to have their first baby adn I am excited to read this in order to pass it to them.