Marriage Be Hard: 12 Conversations to Keep You Laughing, Loving, and Learning with Your Partner

by Kevin Fredericks, Melissa Fredericks

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Discover the keys to upholding your vows while staying sane in this hilariously candid guide to relationships, from the husband-and-wife team of comedian Kevin Fredericks and influencer Melissa Fredericks

FINALIST FOR THE NAACP IMAGE AWARD - "Kev and Melissa are not afraid to tell the truth!"--Tabitha Brown, New York Times bestselling author of Feeding the Soul

Growing up, Kevin and Melissa Fredericks were taught endless rules around dating, sex, and marriage, but not a lot about what actually makes a relationship work. When they first got married, they felt alone--like every other couple had perfect chemistry while the two of them struggled. There were conversations that they didn't know they needed to have, fears that affected how they related to each other, and seasons of change that put their marriage to the test.

Part of their story reads like a Christian fairytale: high school sweethearts, married in college, never sowed any wild oats, with two sons and a thriving marriage. But there's another side of their story: the night Melissa kicked Kevin out of her car after years of communication problems, the time early in their marriage when Kevin bordered on an emotional affair, the way they've used social media and podcasts to conduct a no-holds-barred conversation about forbidden topics like jealousy, divorce, and how to be Christian and sex positive. (Because, as Kevin writes, "Your hormones don't care about your religious beliefs. Your hormones want you to subscribe to OnlyFans.")

In Marriage Be Hard, the authors provide a hilarious and fresh master class on what it takes to build and maintain a lasting relationship. Drawing on interviews with experts and nearly two decades of marriage, they argue that

- Compatibility is overrated.
- Communication is about way more than simply talking.
- Seeing divorce as an option can actually help your marriage.
- There's such a thing as healthy jealousy.

Real marriage is not automatic. It ain't no Tesla on the open road. Sometimes it's a stick shift on a hill in the rain with no windshield wipers. But if you get comfortable visiting--and revisiting--the topics that matter, it can transform your bond with your partner and the life you're building together.

Written for those tired of unrealistic relationship books--and for anyone wondering if they're the only ones breaking all the rules--Marriage Be Hard is a breath of fresh air and the manual you wish existed after you said "I do."

Genres: Nonfiction, Marriage, Self Help, Audiobook, Relationships, Christian, Humor

256 pages, Hardcover

Published September 13, 2022

Reviews

[Raymond · Rating 4 out of 5]

Marriage Be Hard was a serious yet funny book about one couple's marriage and the lessons they learned over their first 18 years as spouses. Each chapter in the book covers a topic that the Frederick's discuss in depth such as: expectations, jealousy, marital roles, fidelity, and more. Their takes on each topic were really honest and transparent. It was refreshing to hear about how the purity movement affected them both and caused them to feel alot of shame when it came to issues of sex and sexual desire. You tend to hear alot of White evangelicals discuss this but its rare to hear Black folks talk about the negative impacts of the purity movement. Both Kevin and Melissa grew up in the church and were taught very rigid views when it comes to issues dealing with marriage. One of the good parts about this book is that they have a more relaxed/realistic faith view on these topics especially in their chapters on divorce and sex. Although the book is somewhat faith based (which should not be a surprise if you are familiar with the Fredericks) it is not overly preachy to the reader, they mostly teach by their own example. Overall I enjoyed this book by the Fredericks. Super fans of Kevin (KevOnStage) and Melissa (MrsKevOnStage) will definitely like it and my guess is that it will probably be even better on audio. I could definitely hear their voices as I was reading the book.

Thanks to NetGalley, Convergent Books, and Kevin & Melissa Fredericks for a free ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Netgally and Convergent Books for allowing me to give my honest opinion on Marriage Be Hard.

I am a very big fan of KevOnStage and MrsKevOnStage so I knew I had to check this out. Marriage be hard give great lessons on Marriage, Dealing with a divorce, Having Kids, and Even loving yourself as a woman.

I am in a relationship and I have no kids but I feel like I took a lot of what they talked about that I will use in my relationship and with any kids that I might have. I appreciated the religious aspect as what they talked about how the church tells you to not have sex before marriage but they never tell what comes after that. That is the lesson that has always been taught to me.

I think this book is not just for Married couples with kids but I think it for singles', people in relationships and just everyone.

This is a must read.

[Becki · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a longtime fan of comedian KevOnStage and MrsKevOnStage, so I was excited to read this book about marriage despite the fact that I'm a single (divorced) ex-vangelical - and it didn't disappoint.

In "Marriage Be Hard", Kevin and Melissa share their experiences from 20+ years of relationship, and they are surprisingly transparent and vulnerable. With alternating voices the comedian and influencer discuss the lessons they've learned in chapters with titles like "parenting be hard", "communication be hard", and "sex be hard".

While their advice is not revolutionary, it is important and true, and occasionally even enlightening. A few of my favorite quotes ...

"It turns out the behavior we used to refer to as nagging was actually Melissa’s making sure she had a voice and that I was listening. "

"This doggone girl has got on my nerves , but let me make sure she has an oil change and a full tank of gas. I don’t want her to run out of gas or mess up her engine."

"we had an honest conversation about what might tempt us to cheat. "

"... a phrase that perfectly suits this conversation: “Choose us.”"

"Marriage Be Hard" is by and about a Christian couple who was raised by purity culture in the Black Church, and I wondered what effect that might have in the values shared in the book, but I was relieved to see that they spoke about things like premarital sex, masturbation, and divorce in reasonable, nonjudgmental ways. Make no mistake- this is a Christian book, but it didn't feel preachy or scripture-y. It felt like the result of good therapy and hard communication. Recommend.

I received an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion. I'm very thankful to the authors, publisher and #NetGalley.
#MarriageBeHard

[January · Rating 4 out of 5]

Marriage Be Hard: 12 Conversations to Keep You Laughing, Loving, and Learning with Your Partner by Kevin and Melissa Fredricks
6h 11m narrated by Kevin Fredricks and Melissa Fredricks, 256 pages


Genre: Nonfiction, Religious & Spirituality, Family & Relationships, Humor (Nonfiction), Self-Help

Featuring: Tacoma, Washington; Churchy Upbringing, End of Chapter Check-ins, Expectations, Communication, Sex, Jealousy, Scripts, Marital Roles, Fidelity, Fighting, Parenting, Quarantine, Divorce, Self-Worth, Lessons from Marriage,

Rating as a movie: R for adult content

My rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⅓

Quotes: ""Its better to marry than to burn." The actual verse says, "it is better to marry than to burn with passion," in other words don't torture yourself by not getting married and thus not having sex, but the way it landed for us was, you wanna have sex so bad, better to get married than to burn in hell for premarital sex."


My thoughts: 📱 11% 39:47 Ch. 2 - I also got my rings from the Exchange. Not bad so far I'm happy they are sharing their experience and not the experience, I don't like when people try to speak for everyone.
📱36% 2:13:55 Ch. 4 - TMI even before I got to the sex chapter, I don't want know about your pooping events.
📱49% 3:02:35 Ch. 6 - I'm a bit confused, she said during her 3rd year of marriage Kev was working on his comedy at night while she was stuck at home with 2 little boys, but she didn't get pregnant with her first till her 2nd year of marriage and their kids are like 2 years apart so I got lost after that.

This book was pretty good. I think Melissa did her thing. The stories and insights she shared were relatable and informative. I liked the one about splurging on kids and going to the clearance rack for yourself the most. Kev was okay, he liked sex, we get it, I didn't care for how he seemed to use it as an metaphor or example for every topic.

Recommend to others?: Yes. I recommend you play this audiobook with your spouse on a road trip somewhere, even though mine wasn't interested.

[Shana Keel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Love their stories of their life, and contrasts of their upbringing vs how they are raising their kids and doing things differently, but it's still very Christian minded advice.
I tolerated it until the parenting chapter where the conversation around sex positive ended up being, heterosexual Christian sex positive.
If you are Christian, raising your kids in that religion and look to God for your relationship and parenting guidance, read it. If not skip it.

[Jenifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am not even married but I LOVED this book!!!!

[TK · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars
Very real. Very relatable. While there were some things that I 100% disagreed with and a few explanations I could have gone without, Kevin and Melissa spoke some very real marital truths. They were honest, vulnerable and funny. I felt validated in ways but also uncovered in others. This is fodder for some intimate conversations with a spouse.

Kevin and Melissa talk openly about fighting fair, communication, jealousy, how quarantine was a revelation and my favorite, chapter 11- self worth be hard- a letter from Melissa.

This was equal parts Kevin and Melissa- regular people who work hard, love each other and are investing in their partnership cause MARRIAGE BE HARD.

[Janna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this book. Being married for 2.5 years, together 8 years, there were things I could relate to and things I am keeping in my back pocket for later. The conversations were also great to have with my husband. We already have check-ins, but I love doing little structured activities like the questions in this book from time to time. It was also nice to have certain questions answered from a Christian couple that I did not have anyone else to ask. And lastly, it's just nice to read about black love ❤️

[Jada · Rating 4 out of 5]

Candid and vulnerable. This book details the real life circumstances/ milestones/ speed bumps of the Fredericks marriage.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

They spoke their truth and what works for them in their marriage. I can definitely relate to how the Church and religion leads to feel bad about your sexuality and putting demands (for women) on staying celibate until marriage or how to act in the marriage. A fresh and funny take on communication and other conversations that married couples should be having!

[Caoilo · Rating 1 out of 5]

Thank you to Netgalley and Convergent Books for a free e-ARC for review.

I requested this book as I am a follower of Kevin Fredericks. So it was probably my own fault for going into this thinking that it would be serious but with a side of humor..

The introduction seemed long but I was willing to get through it in order to get to the story. Unfortunately, I found chapter one Misogynistic and patriarchal. While I understand that neither Kevin or Melissa could alter the truth of how they were raised I was very aware that though they saw the faults in it, neither actually condemned it.

Reading the book I found myself getting angrier and angrier. Why should a women be condemned for her thoughts when men were forgiven for their actions as long as they confessed.
Why were women shamed for their body shape and how it "represented" their sex lives.? How was what men did to women the woman's fault?

"In my family’s church, it was made clear that “boys will be boys.” They will try and try again to make something happen, whether at the movies, in the car, in the bleachers, or up against the school lockers. It was a girl’s job not to tempt them. The pressure was all on us." - Melissa Fredericks.

At another point in the chapter Melissa states that it was a girls job not to tempt boys even unintentionally so girls were taught not to show their shoulders.

Perhaps I could have gotten over the whole "Saved" (as is her soul was saved by being a virgin until marriage) if it were not for the amount of rape cutler in just one chapter, it was horrific.

"When I was growing up, one of the worst things you could be called was a Jezebel. Jezebel was the bad girl of the Bible: manipulative, seductive, and wicked. The word fast was thrown around a lot when people gossiped about the girls who tempted boys—even involuntarily." - Melissa Fredericks

This shows that Melissa still sees "being tempted" as a woman's problem. There is no bodily autonomy here, Melissa even admits that she felt sex after marriage would change who she was and how she felt. She says that she was the "good girl" she was expected to be and yet she felt no different. In fact she said she still felt tied to the rules of her Church and society. Yet she doesn't seem to condemn any of it, simply acknowledging it.

As for Kevin........ he acknowledged that life in the church was different for him and that socially he was expected to lose his "virginity" ASAP.. However I think that his younger self was not so understanding of Melissa's predicament. For example when Kevin thinks he wont be having sex on his wedding night his first instinct is a whiny one.

While I understand that Kevin was tying to show us that when he and Melissa started dating he thought she was indifferent, his comparing what his ex girlfriends did for him and what Melissa wasn't doing was agitating.

Regrettably not for me at all. Big DNF

[Tamara Evans · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Marriage Be Hard” is a hilarious book that is both personal yet personable. As a longtime fan of comedian KevOnStage, I was excited to read this book by him and his wife and was delighted by the combination of serious content as well as laugh out loud book passages.

The book consists of an introduction followed by twelve chapters.

In the introduction, the authors share how hard marriage can be and the importance of having a supportive community. Although they both grew up in church, they weren’t properly prepared to survive the ups and downs of marriage. This book is meant to provide the reader with the counsel they wish they would’ve had growing up.

This book really resonated with me since I too grew up churchy and heard some of the same statements regarding Christianity and sex. I appreciate the honesty and transparency shown by both the authors as well as being clear that this book reflects their personal experiences and does not to speak for all people who grew up heavily involved in church.

In chapter one, “expectations be hard” Kevin and Melissa discuss the fantasy of marriage versus the reality of marriage as presented through church and movies. Kevin shares seeing Melissa for the first time in the eleventh grade. Melissa shared she initially thought of Kevin as a player and she wasn’t interested. Eventually, Melissa caves and becomes Kevin’s girlfriend. After doing a long distance relationship, Melissa warms up to Kevin. Eventually, Kevin proposes and they get married. After Kevin and Melissa get married, they experience such growing pains including living together for the first time, having sex, and paying their own bills.

In chapter two, “communication be hard” they focus on the importance of open and honest communication in a marriage (although the theme of communication is sprinkled throughout the entire book.) Kevin shares a story of his attempt to do the “manly” thing of buying a new car for Melissa without discussing it and his surprise when Melissa got upset because they didn’t discuss the major purchase before doing it. In this chapter, I really liked the quote that “communication is a team sport in which all players are required to read from the same handbook.” The main thing I learned from this chapter is the honest communication is the fastest way to mutual understanding.

In chapter three, “sex be hard” Kevin and Melissa share with readers the concept that you can be both a Christian and also have a healthy relationship with sex. Melissa shares her experience as a young girl following the purity movement and how it became a source of shame for her and many other girls since it puts all of the responsibility on girls to protect their virginity, not have impure thoughts, or having a crush on a boy is sinful. Kevin shared the double standard in society and church of being a boy who was expected to not have sex before marriage but being congratulated if he did.

In chapter four, “jealousy be hard” the authors discuss two different forms of jealousy: the jealousy God feels towards us and jealousy born of insecurity. Melissa shares feeling jealous as Kevin’s comedy career starts to take off. Kevin shares that he was oblivious to the boundaries being crossed and viewed attractive women as building his fan base.

In chapter five, “marital roles be hard” Kevin and Melissa originally meant to focus on how having kids changed their marriage but instead, this chapter focused on the different roles each of them have taken during their marriage. After the birth of their son, their relationship changed drastically which caused unspoken resentment. Although Melissa supports Kevin as he works to make his dream of becoming a comedian a reality, she becomes resentful as they shift into the traditional roles of mommy and daddy. Kevin eventually discovers how Melissa is feeling and they work to redefine their marital roles.

In chapter six, “fidelity be hard” highlights the difference between physical cheating and emotional cheating. The couple provide guidelines to help those who might be unsure as to whether a relationship is genuine or if it is moving in the area of cheating.

In chapter seven, “fighting be hard” Kevin and Melissa discuss their unhealthy fighting techniques in the beginning of their marriage. Their upbringings colored the way in which they view fighting and fighting fair. I was surprised to learn that silence when arguing is a trauma response but by learning one’s triggers, open communication can be established. Guidelines related to fighting fair during arguments include keep the main the main thing, no name calling, manage the temperature of the argument, you’re never right at the top of your lungs, stop being mad while you’re still mad, don’t get physical, and don’t shut down,

In chapter eight, “Parenting be hard” Kevin and Melissa share their goal to make their children comfortable with talking to them about sex with judgment. Kevin shared how Ia lack of conversations about sex, and how to stay sexually healthy, lead to him being confused and making missteps with himself. This chapter also mentions the importance establishing body awareness with children at an early age.

In chapter nine, “Quarantine be hard” the authors discuss the uncharted experience of being in worldwide quarantine for a year. Before quarantine, it was easier for the family to hang out together since it was a choice versus being forced to be together all that time due to quarantine. In this chapter, Kevin and Melissa share having tough conversations about race with their sons and participating in Black Lives Matter march.

In chapter ten, “Divorce be hard” Kevin and Melissa express how their upbringing shaped their perspective of divorce. Melissa shares personal experience with divorce through he parent’s divorce after twenty-five years and how deeply it impacted her. Kevin didn’t understand her sadness and fear but over time, he learned to reaffirm her that their marriage is fine. In this chapter, the main takeaway I learned is to accept that we’re constantly changing and this doesn’t always involve your partner.

In chapter eleven, “Self-worth be hard” Melissa shares her own personal journey in learning to love herself as well as aims to encourage women readers to learn to love themselves as well. Although the chapter is directed at women, Melissa encourages men to read as well to get better insight on the women in their lives.

In the twelfth and last chapter, “Lessons from eighteen years of marriage” Kevin and Melissa suggest that couples taking stock of their marriage on one’s anniversary and the end of the calendar year. The couple shared lessons learned for over a decade plus of marriage involving resentment, differentiation, seasons, vulnerability,sex, experience firsts together, parenthood, marriage be hard, honor, spontaneity, dream together, apologize, intimacy, celebrate, and everything ain’t for everybody.

This book is entertaining as well as informative in showing married couples how they should grow both independently as well as a couple and be aware of the different changes in the seasons of a marriage. As I read the book, I especially enjoyed the relationship check ins questions at the end of each chapter. The relationship check in questions were insightful and helped lead to more open conversations with my husband. In closing, to me, this book is a must have marriage manual to help couples who communicate well as well as those who need guidance in where to start improving their level of communication.

[Dorothy Greco · Rating 3 out of 5]

I appreciate the authors' honesty and vulnerability. They tackle many of the topics that need to be discussed by married couples.

The book is really more memoir. There aren't stories from others or much (if any) input from studies, other authors, etc. Additionally, this could simply be because I'm white and over sixty but I found their references to being intimate to be a bit crude at times. I expect this from non-Christians authors, but not writers who bill themselves as Christians. Again, this could just be a me thing. Advocating public pole dancing, making intimate videos, and talking about sex as "getting butt butt" didn't work for me. If I could give the book a 3.5 I would.

[Shakila (BooksandThemes) · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5

[mengwe · Rating 5 out of 5]

really really good!!!!! learned a lot ⭐️

[melhara · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5/5

I'm not the target audience for this book (I'm neither religious, Black, married, nor do I have any kids), but I still quite enjoyed this book. I've never heard of either authors prior to reading this book (Melissa is an influencer and Kevin is a comedian, and they both have a relationship podcast) but I have a feeling that the audiobook version of this book would be fantastic, seeing as the book was written in a very conversational tone alternating back-and-forth between Melissa and Kevin's POV.

While this was primarily a book that imparts relationship advice for married couples, most of the advice provided is applicable to all long-term relationships. They cover numerous relationship topics including managing expectations, effective communication, sex, jealousy, fidelity, conflict, parenting, divorce, and of course, marriage. While there were many aspects that didn't apply to me personally (ex. the impacts of saving yourself for marriage, raising children, etc.) I did enjoy learning about Melissa and Kevin's struggles and the lessons that they've learned about their own relationship over the years.

I also loved that each chapter in this book ends with a set of "relationship check-in" questions which served as a great opportunity for my partner and me to reflect back on our relationship to determine what's working and what's not, and what can be improved upon.

I don't mean to brag, but reading this book and going through the relationship check-in questions reinforced my belief that I'm currently in the most perfect and healthy relationship ever. Granted, my partner and I have been together for 11 years now (so we're practically married) and have already worked through many key issues that were identified in this book in the earlier years of our relationship. With that being said, I think much of the advice provided in this book would have been more useful to me early on in our relationship when we were still trying to figure things out and work through our issues on our own.

As such, I would highly recommend this book to new couples and newlyweds on how to sustain a healthy relationship after they make it past the honeymoon phases of their relationship. I would also recommend this book to any couple who feels like they're entering into a rough phase in their relationship - this book might just help!


I received an eARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The contents in the final copy of the book are subject to change prior to the tentative publication date of September 2022

[Miriam Kahn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked this compilation of 'how-to' and relationship building that husband and wife team, Kevin & Melissa Fredericks turned from podcast to book. It was especially delightful to listen to as the couple talked of their life, their struggles with reality, and their desire to share solutions to perplexing issues.

Raised with strict Christian Values (read strict religious values since their advice is universal), they attempt to bust the fairy tale myths of happily-ever-after you get married. After all, most romances end with the marriage or engagement and then sometimes an epilogue where a child is born the next year. But reality isn't so smooth and easy. The Fredericks talk about how to push through the myths and recognize reality with all its foibles and heartaches. Each of the 12 chapters ends with a to-do list to strengthen your relationship and improve your communication skills.

Whether you are in a partnership or not, their advice is sound when dealing with friends, family members, children, or spouse. Oh yes, you'll love the audio performance.

For more on that performance, see AudioFile Magazine http://www.audiofilemagazine.com

[Brenna Simpson · Rating 5 out of 5]

By far one of the best marriage books I’ve ever read. If I could give it 10 stars, I absolutely would. I enjoyed every moment, and was vaguely disappointed when the book inevitably did come to an end. This book is funny, brutally honest, and incredibly thought-provoking. The authors feel are honest to the point of feeling more like friends by the end of it. Although I don’t necessarily agree with absolutely everything in the book, I will be ordering a physical copy of this book to add to my collection for sure. The check-in questions are deep and well-worded. Would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to deepen a marriage and get a fresh perspective on what it truly means to be an effective and healthy partner in the crazy ride of life.

[Ebony | ebonylovesbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed and loved this book. I have been a fan of Kev and Melissa for some years now and really love listening to them discuss life and their journey. Especially Melissa because she’s do deep and just gives amazing advice.

This book felt like you’re sitting down and getting amazing relationship advice from friends who have a very successful and fulfilling marriage because they did the work.

I highly recommend this book to all partnered people and also single people who desire partnership. Melissa’s love letter chapter self worth be hard was amazing. I need more of that!

[Brancis Holmes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve been listening to the LoveHour Podcast for the last couple of months and have really enjoyed it! It’s given me a lot of insight and has helped me be able to communicate my thoughts and feelings to my husband. This book was a culmination of the podcast and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Kev and Liss read through it! They have such great insight and I appreciate their perspective and transparency with their marriage! Great read/listen!

[Terri B · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was one of the best marriage books I read in a while. Martial advice told from both spouses' perspectives really makes this book stand out. Marriage Be Hard is fact, but when you choose to love on each other and work through the hard seaons, you'll get to enjoy eachothers. I would 100% recommend to other couple, married or dating.

[Elizabeth Madeira · Rating 4 out of 5]

I added this book to my Libby list as I follow Kevin on social media and he is very funny. I assumed this would be a funny book with marriage anecdotes instead of a marriage advice book. And it wasn’t a bad marriage advice book and as a former evangelical I definitely read a lot. 😂
So as far as marriage books go I would still recommend this more than most others.

[M W · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.8⭐️ love love LOVE!!! This was honest, raw, real, and a great read. Kevin and Melissa did not shy away from any hot topics in marriage, including sex, communication, divorce…etc. While I didn’t fully agree with some of their thoughts on divorce, I still enjoyed this book and their compilation of life stories, lessons, and tips. I laughed out loud, cried, and reacted in all the right moments, and I recommend this to any married couples that need a refresher, want to spice things up, or just want to enjoy a fun read. Hope you enjoy!

[Nekeia Booker · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars for me! I laughed so much during this book. I enjoyed the audiobook with their banter, but I also highlighted a ton of gems on my kindle! I recommend this book to anyone married or getting married that grew up with a religious background. They did a great job respecting the foundation of marriage while exploring the truths that are not talked about or wrongly discussed in the church.

[Stephanie Morrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspirational...

Being a huge fan of the OnStages, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Great insights into, not just marriage, but all types of relationships can use the advise and lessons provided.

[Lisa Boyd · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fabulous book that any couple woudl enjoy. I love the breakdowns between Kevin and Melissa and the overall humor mixed with seriousness, faith, and their experiences. I feel like I know them now after enjoying their story. I had never heard of their podcast before, but will be looking into it now!

[Kjersti · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked how they were real about how growing up on church shaped their views on sex (in not a good way). And overall liked the real-ness they talked about difficulties they’ve had and continue to have in life and with each other. So many “marriage” books seem to be written by people who want us to believe they’re perfect. Did feel a bit long…

[Karla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just a 10/10 all around. This book is a beautiful compilation of stories, facts and guidance that persons, whether married or single, can learn from. Marriage be hard but having a couple like this share their experiences makes the hard times doable.

[Jacky Valdez · Rating 4 out of 5]

The audiobook was good, I am not into all of what they speak about, but I agree with many of their topics. I was also able to learn knew tips to help better my marriage.

[Kenya Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m not married but I enjoyed this! They are so authentic and fun —especially on audio!