Marriage in the Middle: Embracing Midlife Surprises, Challenges, and Joys

by Dorothy Littell Greco

Midlife is a season of challenge and change--professionally, relationally, physically, and spiritually. On our better days, we experience a sense of growing clarity and satisfaction about who we are. We might even be coming to terms with our limitations and vulnerabilities, letting go of some dreams and creating new ones. But many days, we are overwhelmed and exhausted by the intense transitions of this season, leaving us feeling off-balance and insecure. And these challenges reverberate through our marriages, making us wonder how we're going to survive. Though many assume that "midlife" is synonymous with "crisis," Dorothy Littell Greco reminds us that it doesn't have to be that way. The demands of midlife actually force us to adjust and adapt, providing new opportunities for discovery and growth within our marriages. With vulnerability and insight, Marriage in the Middle will inspire and encourage you to invest in your relationship with your spouse, enabling you both to thrive as you face the challenges and changes of this era together.

Genres: Marriage, Nonfiction, Christian, Family, Faith, Self Help, Psychology

194 pages, Paperback

Published September 15, 2020

About the author

Dorothy Greco spends her days making photographs, exploring the connection between faith and contemporary culture, and whenever possible, being on or in the water. Her first book, Making Marriage Beautiful, was released in 2017. Marriage in the Middle was released by IVP in 2020. For the Love of Women: Uprooting and Healing Misogyny in America releases in the fall of 2025. Her writing has been published in Missio Alliance, Christianity Today, Relevant, MOPs, and more. You can find her words and images over at dorothygreco.com or sign up to receive her Substack posts: What's Faith Got to Do with It?