Profit Sharing: The Chapman Guide to Making Money an Asset in Your Marriage

by Gary Chapman

Finances are the number-one cause of disagreements in marriages, leading many couples to divorce. Dr. Gary Chapman has counseled couples for over thirty years on relationship issues—money being at the top of the list. In his little book Profit Sharing, Dr. Chapman provides practical advice on how to make money an asset—as opposed to a headache—in your marriage. His straightforward conversational style will help you and your spouse quickly identify weak areas and reframe the way you view your finances.

Genres: Marriage, Family, Relationships

112 pages, Hardcover

First published June 7, 2007

About the author

Gary Chapman, Ph.D.—author, speaker, and counselor—has a passion for people, and for helping them form lasting relationships.

Chapman is a well-known marriage counselor and director of marriage seminars. The 5 Love Languages® is one of Chapman’s most popular titles, topping various bestseller charts for years, selling over twenty million copies and has been on the New York Times bestsellers list since 2007. Chapman has been directly involved in real-life family counseling since the beginning of his ministry years, and his nationally syndicated radio programs air on Moody Radio Network and over 400 affiliate stations.

Reviews

[Marcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just love learning about finances - this book was short and very practical as well as giving me something to think about!

[John Stinebaugh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very basic text. Advice is sound but is more a jumping off point.

[Tamara M · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short but insightful book on marriage and finances.
As usual, Chapman is suggesting practical, Bible-based, experience-confirmed principles that can help you rethink your attitude and your habits when it comes to handling money with your partner. Good read, especially for those who feel overwhelmed by larger books.

[Danisa Retamales · Rating 5 out of 5]

Una simple receta para tener éxito en el área económica de parejas.

[Noel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and helpful intro to finances for couples.

[Christopher Lewis Kozoriz · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Life's meaning is found not in money or the accumulation of things but in relationships: first of all, your relationship with God; second, your relationship as husband and wife; and last, your relationship with children, friends, church, and community. ~ Gary Chapman, Profit Sharing, page 81.

Excellent advice and tips for newly married couples or long-time married couples. This book will help one to put money in perspective with your spouse.

I particular liked how Gary Chapman encourages couples to use their money to enhance their relationship, rather than let it cause division.

[Stacey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was disappointing in this book. I felt like there was less about profit sharing and more about giving your life to God. I have read other books by Gary Chapman and not felt the ratio of Bible/God to material has never been nearly as high. I thought what information was there was good and I felt the Biblical stuff was very good but I think there was such a missed opportunity for distributing information. Overall I was disappointed. Though on the plus side it to get us talking about the subject matter.

[Jon · Rating 1 out of 5]

really bad actually i wanted to stop reading it but it was short. mainly talked about god, and how you should be giving 10% of your money to god. where that 10% number came from was vaguely referenced in the bible. really no good insights here.

[Titus · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was clear and concise. Although the latter chapters were written in a more American perspective, the former chapters contain a ton of Godly wisdom for financial discipline and family rearing too. Greatly enjoyed it.

[Deanna]

It's not "your" money or "my" money; it's "our" money. Helpful for people who don't already know how to manage finances together peacefully.