Lifelong Love Affair: How to Have a Passionate and Deeply Rewarding Marriage

by Jimmy Evans, Frank Martin, Leslie Parrott (Foreword)

God didn't create marriage to frustrate us, test us, or to make us feel unworthy or inadequate. He created marriage to be the most fulfilling and sacred of all human covenants. It was designed to be passionate and rewarding and to meet our deepest needs and desires. And it was meant to last a lifetime. So how do you build an indestructible marriage that is filled with passion, purpose, and excitement?

In Lifelong Love Affair, Jimmy Evans shows couples how to embrace God's dream for their marriage, cultivate romance and fun, and fulfill each other's spiritual, emotional, and sexual needs. With more marriages today ending in divorces than ever before, and more young people cohabiting rather than getting married, the message of this book is sorely needed. Any married couple and anyone considering marriage will find Lifelong Love Affair an essential tool they will turn to again and again for inspiration and strength. Foreword by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott.

Genres: Marriage, Relationships, Nonfiction, Christian, Self Help, Christian Living

240 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2012

Reviews

[capture stories · Rating 4 out of 5]

Learned new perspectives about managing and keeping the marriage going strong from the 'Christianity" point of view. This book holds much of my respect.

[Linda Sedillo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a gift given to me by my husband in 2013 while we had been separated for 3 months at that time I was not allowing myself to forgive or to love him, so I did not read the book. After we reconciled and recommitted to our marriage and allowed our Lord Jesus Christ in our hearts, I have now finished reading the book. It is so encouraging and amazing to read stories and actually learn about the purpose of marriage. I believe God designed marriage for a purpose and he provide a manual "The Bible" on how to carry it out and live our lives. I am very blessed to have a godly husband and thank God everyday for His beautiful gifts.

[Davis Haguma]

Powerful and insightful. I encourage all marrieds of whatever age to read it. Practical and accessible.

[Chanda Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is EXCELLENT! Every married person should read this book no matter how long you've been married. This book will change how you look at marriage forever. Highly recommend!

[IrenesBookReviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

The subtitle to the book explains exactly what you will take away from this book if you take the time to read it. The subtitle says “How to have a passionate and deeply rewarding marriage.” I gave this book 5/5 stars. I thought the purpose of the book was well thought out and followed through on. I liked the examples and stories chosen to highlight a principle the author was presenting. I especially enjoyed the way the book was written. I did not feel preached to in any way! It was written from one friend who has learned ways to enhance a marriage and given to anyone who wants their marriage to grow in the Lord. I would recommend this book for all engaged and married couples.

I would like to thank the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading. I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

[Jill Kemerer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lifelong Love Affair delivers on its title. Every chapter wove scripture, personal examples, and the experience of Jimmy Evans to encourage couples to give their marriage their best. This book never felt preachy nor did the advice feel out-of-reach.

We live in a world where marriage is threatened on multiple-levels. That's why focusing on God's vision for marriage is so vital to today's husbands and wives.

I loved this book. It offers clear instructions on how to improve your marriage and even gives exercises for couples to do in a group or on their own.

I'm adding one of Jimmy's previous books, Marriage on the Rock, to my to-be-read list!

[Maryanne Henderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an excellent book, better than any relationship guide I have read (although I haven't read many). Like most people I read the Five Love Languages but for many people in long-term relationships and marriages, there isn't any guide to follow. This book provides a clear process and path to move forward with your partner. I can't say I agree with all parts of the book, hence the 4 out of 5 rating, but I wish I had had this kind of information when I was much younger.

The author, who is very upfront about the relationship issues he had with his wife when they were young, has written many relationship books and I will be checking out one or two more. The parts I struggled with link to what he himself called his bullying and emotional abuse of his wife when they were younger. Behaviours that he admits and changed in his marriage. I struggled with the part where he talks about how women are not meant to be in positions of leadership, and I also had trouble with the anecdote tells about his wife having a illness for a while and how she came to apologize for not being able to take care of the family, or provide him "nightly duties" but perhaps it's just how I read those sections?

[Hayley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Jimmy Evans presents some interesting ideas and encouragement for strengthening your marriage.

[TheModestMillennial · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book.

Perfect for a couples' study, but also great for a men's or women's group study.

[Quincy Akins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for a small-group study

We read this book as part of a small-group study in church. The group discussion and questions is what made this book so much better for me. The content and discussion were good, but without the group discussion, this would be a 3 star.

[Theresa L.]

Just finished chapter 6 on Vision Retreats! Great concept, every marriage should do this! If you do pre-marital counseling YOU MUST CHECK out this book...every marriage needs to know this stuff!!

Feb.18th...just finished chapter 12...two servants in agape! Two quotes from this chapter are: It is far more important to be the right kind of person than it is to marry the right kind of person. Zig Ziglar And A happy marriage is the union of two good fogivers. Ruth Bell Graham We are planning our vision retreat for a weekend in March.

[Crystal L Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Uf! I hard a hard time swallowing this pill by Chapter 4; at points I wanted to throw the book across the room! Upon finishing it, I feel as though I got the initial sting of it out of my system; I found myself wanting to read it again to take better notes and be more reflective. That has to account for something!

[Mandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! Marriage takes work to keep together and this book helps!

[Johanna Z. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Learned a lot

[Jonathan]

Some chapters were great while others dragged. Could have used a bit less fluff.

[Nora · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written by a Christian Pastor (& his wife) with plenty of good advice for marrieds of all ages.