The Love List: Eight Little Things That Make a Big Difference in Your Marriage

by Les Parrott III, Leslie Parrott

Includes insert with peel-off, his-and-hers “Clings” listing the eight items of The Love List. This little book will make a big impact on your marriage. Start right away applying its hands-on concepts. You'll immediately increase intimacy, gain new direction, enjoy more laughter, and much more. You'll love how The Love List unites purposefulness and spontaneity. "A few small actions―practiced on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis―can change everything for a couple," say relationship experts Les and Leslie Parrott. "Little, deliberate behaviors quietly lavish love on a marriage." Drawing on their professional insights into successful couples and sharing candidly from their own marriage, the Parrotts give you eight simple-but-powerful, instantly usable principles that will lift your marriage out of the doldrums into everything you've wanted it to be. Plus, it's also fun! Especially when you start seeing noticeable results right away. Discover the importance of tender touch. The bonding power of a clean slate. The secret to building your partner's self-esteem. The key to putting the sizzle back in sex. The Love List isn't so much a to-do list as it is a map for your journey together―one that takes you down the most scenic roads toward meaningful, joyous love and a truly fulfilling marriage. Keep this book handy―and get started today! The Love List Once a Day . . . ·Take Time to Touch (If Only for a Minute) ·Find Something That Makes You Both Laugh Once a Week . . . ·Do Something Active That Lifts Your Spirits ·Boost Your Partner’s Self-Esteem Once a Month . . . ·Rid Yourselves of Harmful Residue ·Fire Up Passion in the Bedroom Once a Year ·Review Your Top-Ten Highlights ·Chart Your Course for the Coming Year

Genres: Marriage, Nonfiction, Religion

128 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2002

About the author

#1 New York Times best-selling authors, Les and Leslie. A husband-and-wife team who not only share the same name, but the same passion for helping others build healthy relationships. In 1991, the Parrotts founded the Center for Relationship Development on the campus of Seattle Pacific University - a groundbreaking program dedicated to teaching the basics of good relationships.

Married in 1984, the Parrotts bring real-life examples to their speaking platform. Their professional training - Leslie as a marriage and family therapist, and Les as a clinical psychologist - ensures a presentation that is grounded, insightful and cutting-edge.

The Parrotts are New York Times #1 Best Selling Authors. Their books include the award-winning Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts, Love Talk, Real Relationships, The Parent You Want to Be, The Hour That Matters Most and Crazy Good Sex.

Each year Les and Leslie speak in over 40 cities. Their audiences include a wide array of venues, from churches to Fortune 500 company board rooms. Their books have sold over two million copies in more than two dozen languages.

The Parrotts have been guests on many national TV and radio programs such as CNN, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, The View with Barbara Walters, NBC Nightly News, and Oprah. Their work has been featured in USA Today and The New York Times.

Visit their website for lots of free resources at www.LesandLeslie.com

Reviews

[Marco · Rating 4 out of 5]

Encouraging, inspiring, and accessible. While perhaps not completely revolutionary, a good book on relationships shouldn't have to be. Keep it simple and apply these little steps to get the most out of your marriage.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Written by Christian authors- I didn't find this book overly spiritual or religious. This short book holds tangible to dos for every intimate partnership and one to keep coming back to over the years.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Love List is not a typical self help book. It doesn't over explain everything, but gives some valid suggestions. Loved answering the questions at the end of each section.

A few of the suggestions in the book were a bit out there. Didn't expect there to be sexual advice in this book and probably will not be following it. My favorite part of the book is the suggestion to get together once a year and pick out your top ten moments. My fiance and I will probably be trying this soon.

On a personal note the book reminded me how much I love my significant other and how lucky I am to have him. The book will not solve all your marital problems or fix a relationship, but it can help you realize what you already have.

For my reflections on the book and questions from the book search "The Love List" on my blog. http://hitothebye.blogspot.com/

[Matt · Rating 5 out of 5]

This small book is made up of eight main points, actions that you can take to improve your message. The ideas are separated into groups of two, so that there are two things you should do once a day, once a week, once a month, and once a year. I found this book to be very helpful with some great ideas. I've read quite a few marriage books recently, but this book has some original ideas that I haven't seen anywhere else.

[Jeanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't think that I've read a Christian book since I lifted my teen sister's copy of The Cross & The Switchblade. Nor have I wanted to. But as long as this was checked out from the library, I decided to read it and once I temporarily shed my cloak of judgment, I decided to read it. The authors had some good ideas. I'm glad to have read it.

[Cindy]

It was a quick read. There wasn't anything new or dramatic for me in it, but it was an entertaining reminder of the things I don't always remember to do to keep my marriage strong.

[Lisa]

Marriage

[Erin]

pick up @ pg. 47
Notes to self:
Daily-
1. Take time to touch
2. Find something that makes you both laugh
3. Do something that lifts your spirits

[Kevin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read with some very practical tips on improving marriages.

[JaNeise · Rating 3 out of 5]

A few things married couples can gleen, but a couple of the suggestions are hokey.

[Cyndy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, quick read. Goal setting for your marriage.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short book for couples about how to cultivate their love for one another daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly.

[Lara · Rating 4 out of 5]

An easy read with simple, practical advice.

[Amy Bell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Book!

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful tips. Now if I could just implement and practice them!!