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Staying Together: Marriage: A Life Long Affair
You’ve done it; you’ve taken the plunge and said, “I do” to one another. Couples face some daunting marriage statistics these days. When so many marriages fail, how do you know yours won’t?
So, now what? What’s next for your marriage?
Staying Together is a unique book that’s been written for you to read as a couple. Together, you’ll hear from us and what we’ve learned over more than 40 years of marriage, as well as from other couples whose marriages have endured heartbreak, hardship, and even infidelity. You’ll read about their solutions and healing, applicable to your marriage oneness.
You will be confronted with questions about what it looks like to walk out your vows on a daily basis as life partners. Whether it’s communication, trust, or sex; money, loss, or mission; kids, jobs, or insecurities, Staying Together has insight on how to better navigate waters when they’re rough and better enjoy them when they’re smooth.
Whether you’ve been married for months, years, or decades, now is the time to make sure you’re in a marriage that’s not just surviving, but thriving.
So, now what? What’s next for your marriage?
Staying Together is a unique book that’s been written for you to read as a couple. Together, you’ll hear from us and what we’ve learned over more than 40 years of marriage, as well as from other couples whose marriages have endured heartbreak, hardship, and even infidelity. You’ll read about their solutions and healing, applicable to your marriage oneness.
You will be confronted with questions about what it looks like to walk out your vows on a daily basis as life partners. Whether it’s communication, trust, or sex; money, loss, or mission; kids, jobs, or insecurities, Staying Together has insight on how to better navigate waters when they’re rough and better enjoy them when they’re smooth.
Whether you’ve been married for months, years, or decades, now is the time to make sure you’re in a marriage that’s not just surviving, but thriving.
- GenresNonfictionMarriage
242 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 15, 2017
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June 24, 2018
What a nice and generous surprise this book is! It’s winsome, filled with practical encouragement, sage and tested wisdom, and a pleasantly Christian approach that is tested but never preachy. (The tone here is really pitch-perfect, and not many evangelical writers get that right, but this husband-and-wife team surely does.)
This book covers family relationships, financial challenges, conflict resolution, infidelity, the growing specter of pornography. But all in all, it’s a very optimistic resource. And here and there are sprinkled lovely moments that are downright funny! I had to set down my Kindle and chuckle when I read this chapter intro for “Going Under Cover(s)”: “I ran up the door, opened the stairs, said my pajamas and put on my prayers – turned off my bed, tumbled into my light, and all because he kissed me goodnight.” The follow-up quote was equally earthy: “Her kisses left something to be desired – the rest of her.” The authors write candidly about sex being “marital glue,” and offer some twinkling ideas for how to keep that part of marriage alive and well.
Right at the end of the book – which comes all too soon – they hint about the six most important words in any marriage. I don’t want to spoil the surprise, but here they are: I AM SORRY; I WAS WRONG.
As a reader with a graying goatee and 38 wedding anniversaries under my belt, I was especially charmed by this quiet promise: “Young love is truly awesome, but old love is so rewarding and fulfilling.” And then they borrow from the wisdom of James Walker:
Will you love me in December as you do in May
Will you love me in the good old-fashioned way
When my hair has all turned gray
Will you kiss me then and say,
That you love me in December as you do in May
A big thanks to “Steve and Mary” for this oh-so-sweet winner!
This book covers family relationships, financial challenges, conflict resolution, infidelity, the growing specter of pornography. But all in all, it’s a very optimistic resource. And here and there are sprinkled lovely moments that are downright funny! I had to set down my Kindle and chuckle when I read this chapter intro for “Going Under Cover(s)”: “I ran up the door, opened the stairs, said my pajamas and put on my prayers – turned off my bed, tumbled into my light, and all because he kissed me goodnight.” The follow-up quote was equally earthy: “Her kisses left something to be desired – the rest of her.” The authors write candidly about sex being “marital glue,” and offer some twinkling ideas for how to keep that part of marriage alive and well.
Right at the end of the book – which comes all too soon – they hint about the six most important words in any marriage. I don’t want to spoil the surprise, but here they are: I AM SORRY; I WAS WRONG.
As a reader with a graying goatee and 38 wedding anniversaries under my belt, I was especially charmed by this quiet promise: “Young love is truly awesome, but old love is so rewarding and fulfilling.” And then they borrow from the wisdom of James Walker:
Will you love me in December as you do in May
Will you love me in the good old-fashioned way
When my hair has all turned gray
Will you kiss me then and say,
That you love me in December as you do in May
A big thanks to “Steve and Mary” for this oh-so-sweet winner!
May 11, 2018
Simply lovely
I am not married at the moment but I believe I have been exposed to good information about one of the biggest decision in life (marriage). Thanks to Steve and Mary for putting across these timeless truth spiced with their experience in marriage. Just as the scriptures say it, days should speak and the multutude of years should teach wisdom. Learning from experience is good but learning from the experiences of others is a more excellent way. I love the stories about some of the challenges couples face and the solutions that brought healing to their marriages. I would recommend this book to every couple (old or new) and all those who hope to be married some day.
I am not married at the moment but I believe I have been exposed to good information about one of the biggest decision in life (marriage). Thanks to Steve and Mary for putting across these timeless truth spiced with their experience in marriage. Just as the scriptures say it, days should speak and the multutude of years should teach wisdom. Learning from experience is good but learning from the experiences of others is a more excellent way. I love the stories about some of the challenges couples face and the solutions that brought healing to their marriages. I would recommend this book to every couple (old or new) and all those who hope to be married some day.
November 7, 2019
Excellent guiding book
Well written Godly book. Many answers with helpful thoughts of self happiness with examples and guidance of experienced people working through challenging lives along with us living through our life.
Well written Godly book. Many answers with helpful thoughts of self happiness with examples and guidance of experienced people working through challenging lives along with us living through our life.
October 11, 2018
Great
Wonderful book. Very informative and great points.
One of the key concepts is understanding that marriage requires work. Very nice book
Wonderful book. Very informative and great points.
One of the key concepts is understanding that marriage requires work. Very nice book
January 3, 2024
Marriage Counseling
Good ideas for counseling young and old couples. Worksheet are helpful, especially for couples “new” in the Lord. Great “ Starter” book for young pastors.
Good ideas for counseling young and old couples. Worksheet are helpful, especially for couples “new” in the Lord. Great “ Starter” book for young pastors.
December 19, 2018
For married couples who want to work on marriage.
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