The Marriage You've Always Wanted

by Gary Chapman

From America's favorite marriage expert and author of the New York Times #1 bestseller, The 5 Love Languages® Respected marriage counselor Gary Chapman looks at the key issues that will help you build the marriage you've always wanted, answering such real-life questions as . . . In the warm, practical style that has endeared him to audiences worldwide, Dr. Chapman delivers advice on all the "big issues," Each chapter includes a "Your Turn" opportunity for reflection and interaction between spouses. Discover the "joy potential" in your marriage and your "ministry potential" for God!

Genres: Marriage, Relationships, Self Help, Christian

176 pages, Paperback

Published May 4, 2021

About the author

Gary Demonte Chapman is an American author and radio talk show host. Chapman is most noted for his The Five Love Languages series regarding human relationships.

Reviews

[Simplymegy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book offers sound advice for a Christian married couple, as most of the advice are rooted in the Bible. Because of this, a lot of it is nothing new. One of the more memorable topics that I found useful was the chapter on Conflict/Anger management, and that the age old adage “Don’t go to bed angry,” was actually based on scripture (Ephesians chapter 4). The book was quite thorough in that there were also separate chapters on dealing with in laws, money, and even sex, among others. It’s a short and useful guide, and worth a revisit in the future when me and my husband are past our honeymoon stage.

[Natalia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really practical tips to better equip every couple that is just married or has been married for various years.
Recommend it!

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our life group leader at church recommended this book to our class. An easy read, it gives general principles for strong Christian marriages in the humble and humorous style you expect from Dr. Chapman. There are questions at the end of each chapter to discuss with your spouse. I expect any married couple would get something out of it. I particularly think this book + 5 Love Languages should be recommended reading for all newlyweds. The earlier this knowledge is acquired, the easier it is to establish positive ways of relating to each other. ❤️

[Mason Kirksey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Listened to the audiobook. Author's voice was hard to listen to for the full time of the book. Content was ok. There were lots of practical applications, but it was designed, I think, for people early in their marriage. Would have benefited from more stories and examples from couples other than the author and his partner.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great resource if you'd like to improve your marriage. It was full of mostly sound advice, although I question one or two of the points in Chapter 7. I value his insight and suggestions, and look forward implementing some of his tips into my own marriage.

[Samuel]

Encouraging

This book has been very encouraging. I have been married for 8 years and this book has made me excited about marriage!

[Sulema · Rating 3 out of 5]

An audio is available on hoopla