Marriage: Love and Logic

by Foster W. Cline, Hermie Drill Cline

This is a read-and-understand, lock-it-in-with practice book that will enrich your relationship with your loved one. For thirty years Foster and Hermie Cline have worked with other couples individually and in groups, in this country and abroad, helping them learn how to do the same thing: build lasting relationships. They've worked with couples by the fireside in their home, and on houseboats lashed together on America's lakes. They've worked with couples around the campfire, and in many retreat centers. The wisdom gained through all these years and experiences culminated in a book that is enjoyable and effective for couples wishing to make the most of their relationship. MARRIAGE - Love and Logic includes a bonus DVD packed with couple laugh-and-learn vignettes and links to a website questionnaire that will help you understand yourself, your loved one, and your relationship along nine different scales.

Genres: Nonfiction

196 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Shannon · Rating 1 out of 5]

When I'm reading a book of this type, I need to know going in if it's heavily Christian and if the writing relies on outdated concepts of gender. Check and check. I wish this had been advertised as a book for Christians who think differences between men and women are entirely biological (literally. It's one of the Love and Logic principles). If that's your world view, this book might work for you. If you are not religious or understand that gender is not a binary (and that gender is a social construct), this probably won't work for you.

This also has the bonus of some weird body shaming (the word "dumpy" was used) and some really odd editing (or lack thereof).

[Chris · Rating 2 out of 5]

My wife and I read this book together. It had some good advice and sparked some great conversation between my wife and me. But a lot of the "love and logic experiences" seemed very redundant after a while. Maybe the fact that we were reading it on a strict time schedule (we had to get it back to the library) lessened its impact. And, finally, whoever edited the book missed quite a few misspellings and format errors that made focusing on the content a challenge.

[Deidra · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book was fine, though some of the stories didn't make much sense, and the awful editing caused us to stumble, since we read it aloud. I don't think the book caused any revolutionary "a-ha"s for us. I really enjoyed some of the experiences, namely the looking to the future and sharing of goals. (It helps that we were basically on the same page with these.)

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

Only read the first half or so. It was helpful.

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would give this book 3 1/2 stars. I think there are some really good activities to help marriages, but some also some activities that could be unrealistic for marriages that are struggling.