The Power of Commitment: A Guide to Active, Lifelong Love

by Scott M. Stanley, Gary Smalley (Foreword)

The Power of Commitment
What is commitment and what's so scary about it? How can we better understand and appreciate the value of commitment and make it last--for a lifetime?
In his new book, Scott Stanley, best-selling marriage expert, reveals that the secret ingredient for finding lasting love is understanding commitment. Too often, men and women find themselves in half-committed, Maybe I Do, relationships that lead to frustration, sadness, and, in many cases, divorce. But it doesn't have to be this way. Scott Stanley offers a five-step plan--based on his groundbreaking marital research and uniquely spiritual approach--for understanding commitment, including learning to handle the pressures of everyday life, moving through the pain of unfulfilled dreams and hopes, overcoming attraction to others that might endanger a marriage, transforming your thinking from "me versus you" to "we" and "us," and capturing the beauty and mystery of lifelong devotion, loyalty, teamwork, and building a lasting vision for the future.
"Nobody is more qualified to write this book than Dr. Scott Stanley."
--Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, Seattle Pacific University; authors, Love Talk
"This book should be mandatory reading for dating, engaged, newlywed, and not-so-newlywed couples. Bravo!"
--Michele Weiner-Davis, author, Divorce Busting and The Divorce Remedy

Genres: Christian Living, Psychology, Marriage

292 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 6, 2005

Reviews

[Amanda Lauer · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Commitment is making the choice to give up other choices." That line alone makes it worth reading this book. As a FOCCUS couple for the Catholic Church (helping engaged couples enhance their communication skills), we're always looking for material to share with our couples. This book, while a bit dated, shares many stories of couples who've struggled in their marriages, so people can recognize red flags in their relationships when they pop up and deal with the situations accordingly. Even with 40 years of marriage under our belts, this is still a good refresher for us and will help in our Church ministry.

[Gavin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay book. Best points it made was dedication vs constraints in marriages, protecting time as a couple and avoid other issues. First thing to be sacrificed in marriage is time together as just a couple.

[Eric · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dr. Stanley, PhD, is a relationship master. he explains the difference between "Maybe I Do" and "I Do" relationships. i did not read the final chapter which is intended only for couples of whom it seems all hope is lost. This is a very good read.