Married for a Purpose: New Habits of Thinking for a Higher Way of Living
Married for a Purpose: New Habits of Thinking for a Higher Way of Living

Author: Greg Gorman

Publisher: BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC

Published: 2018-01-01

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 1424556333

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Problems divide. Purpose unites. Welcome God’s purpose, together! Does the busyness of life choke your time for quality connection? Could you use some positive affirmation to cultivate transformation in a world filled with negativity? Do you aspire to live fully in God’s purpose as a couple? In Married for a Purpose, Greg and Julie Gorman share 52 power-packed devotions, filled with encouragement, Scriptures, prayers, and practical next-step actions to help you live purpose focused, not problem focused in your marriage. Each week you’ll uncover insights to create new habits of thought in your relationship, enriching your communication and unifying you physically, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually. Welcome God’s purpose for your marriage. Live the life God intended. He created you and your spouse to live Married for a Purpose!

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

Author: John Gottman, PhD

Publisher: Harmony

Published: 2015-05-05

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0553447718

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Over a million copies sold! “An eminently practical guide to an emotionally intelligent—and long-lasting—marriage.”—Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work has revolutionized the way we understand, repair, and strengthen marriages. John Gottman’s unprecedented study of couples over a period of years has allowed him to observe the habits that can make—and break—a marriage. Here is the culmination of that work: the seven principles that guide couples on a path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship. Straightforward yet profound, these principles teach partners new approaches for resolving conflicts, creating new common ground, and achieving greater levels of intimacy. Gottman offers strategies and resources to help couples collaborate more effectively to resolve any problem, whether dealing with issues related to sex, money, religion, work, family, or anything else. Packed with new exercises and the latest research out of the esteemed Gottman Institute, this revised edition of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential.

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

Author: John Gottman, Ph.D.

Publisher: Harmony

Published: 2002-02-04

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 0609899538

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Just as Masters and Johnson were pioneers in the study of human sexuality, so Dr. John Gottman has revolutionized the study of marriage. As a professor of psychology at the University of Washington and the founder and director of the Seattle Marital and Family Institute, he has studied the habits of married couples in unprecedented detail over the course of many years. His findings, and his heavily attended workshops, have already turned around thousands of faltering marriages. This book is the culmination of his life's work: the seven principles that guide couples on the path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship. Straightforward in their approach, yet profound in their effect, these principles teach partners new and startling strategies for making their marriage work. Gottman helps couples focus on each other, on paying attention to the small day-to-day moments that, strung together, make up the heart and soul of any relationship. Being thoughtful about ordinary matters provides spouses with a solid foundation for resolving conflict when it does occur and finding strategies for living with those issues that cannot be resolved. Packed with questionnaires and exercises whose effectiveness has been proven in Dr. Gottman's workshops, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential. The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the result of Dr. John Gottman's many years of closely observing thousands of marriages. This kind of longitudinal research has never been done before. Based on his findings, he has culled seven principles essential to the success of any marriage. Maintain a love map. Foster fondness and admiration. Turn toward instead of away. Accept influence. Solve solvable conflicts. Cope with conflicts you can't resolve. Create shared meaning. Dr. Gottman's unique questionnaires and exercises will guide couples on the road to revitalizing their marriage, or making a strong one even better.

Two Are Better Than One
Two Are Better Than One

Author: Julie Gorman

Publisher: H22 Productions

Published: 2024-01-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781955546553

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What is God's specific big idea for your marriage? You and your spouse are as unique as God is creative. He designed you with distinction. His fingerprints are all over your lives. The day you married, God joined you for a purpose and destined you, together, for greatness. But what causes some couples to thrive and others to merely survive in marriage? Is your marriage purpose-focused or problem-focused? In Two Are Better than One, Greg and Julie Gorman share exhilarating insights and hands-on resources to lead you on an exciting journey of discovering God's plan for your marriage. When fully embraced by both husband and wife, these truths will heal, restore, and deepen intimacy in every marriage. Yes, in every marriage, no matter the condition of the relationship. You'll laugh at their fresh twist on some of your favorite Bible heroes and be surprised by many aha moments as they provide the pathway to uncover God's big idea for your marriage.

The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages
The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages

Author: Marcus Warner

Publisher: Moody Publishers

Published: 2019-04-02

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0802497756

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What separates happy marriages from miserable ones? Surprisingly, it’s not healthy communication. It’s not conflict resolution skills. It’s actually the size of the marriage’s joy gap . Joy Gap/joi gap/ (n.)-1. The length of time between moments of shared joy When the joy gap gets bigger, problems are more likely to overwhelm you, resentment creeps in, and you start to feel distant and alone in your marriage. When the joy gap is smaller, you regularly feel connected and happy, problems feel manageable, and your marriage becomes a reliable source of joy. But how do you ensure that you’re experiencing joy regularly? Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey have studied relationships (and neuroscience) and discovered four habits that keep joy regular and problems small. Some couples do them naturally, but anyone can learn. That’s why each chapter includes 15-minute exercises that boost joy and re-train your brain to make joy your default setting. You’ll learn new skills including how to: return to joy more quickly after disconnection create stronger bonds and elongate times of happiness boost your enjoyment of physical and emotional intimacy Find out what your marriage looks like after a little work and a whole lot of joy.

Fierce Marriage
Fierce Marriage

Author: Ryan Frederick

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2018-04-17

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 1493412779

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Ryan and Selena Frederick were newlyweds when they landed in Switzerland to pursue Selena's dream of training horses. Neither of them knew at the time that Ryan was living out a death sentence brought on by a worsening genetic heart defect. Soon it became clear he needed major surgery that could either save his life--or result in his death on the operating table. The young couple prepared for the worst. When Ryan survived, they both realized that they still had a future together. But the near loss changed the way they saw all that would lie ahead. They would live and love fiercely, fighting for each other and for a Christ-centered marriage, every step of the way. Fierce Marriage is their story, but more than that, it is a call for married couples to put God first in their relationship, to measure everything they do and say to each other against what Christ did for them, and to see marriage not just as a relationship they should try to keep healthy but also as one worth fighting for in every situation. With the gospel as their foundation, Ryan and Selena offer hope and practical help for common struggles in marriage, including communication problems, sexual frustration, financial stress, family tension, screen-time disconnection, and unrealistic expectations.

The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages
The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages

Author: Shaunti Feldhahn

Publisher: Multnomah

Published: 2013-12-31

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1601423608

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“Where does ‘highly happy’ come from—and can we have some too?!” Have you ever looked at a blissfully married couple and thought, I wish I could know their secret? Now you can. After years of investigative research, Shaunti reveals twelve powerful habits that the happiest marriages have in common. Best news of all? Anyone can learn the secrets of a highly happy marriage! In The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages, Shaunti Feldhahn shares her findings about little, very unexpected, often overlooked actions that make a huge difference. You’re about to discover that highly happy couples: • Go to bed mad • Keep score (just not in the way you think) • Boss their feelings around • Have factual fantasies • Get in over their heads • Don’t tell it like it is • Don’t look to marriage to make them happy… Packed with eye-opening research and practical helps, this book delivers relationship insights that will take your marriage from “just fine” to “just the marriage we’ve always wanted.”

#Staymarried: A Couples Devotional
#Staymarried: A Couples Devotional

Author: Michelle Peterson

Publisher: Althea Press

Published: 2017-05-23

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781939754097

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30-minute couples devotionals will strengthen your marriage #Staymarried: A Couple’s Devotional gracefully blends Scripture readings and therapeutic best practices to help couples bond. Michelle Peterson—whose #Staymarried blog and podcast have a well-earned following—skillfully highlights issues that all married couples face. With her smart, empathetic advice and understanding that cookie-cutter solutions don’t work, every couple can learn to grow closer to each other, and to God. When you spend 30 minutes each week discussing a reading with your spouse, you’ll also learn practical techniques for effective communication and conflict management. You’ll be able to better connect with your spouse, and strengthen your commitment to sacred marriage. Discover why Christians are using this couples devotional as a resource for effective marriage guidance: Real solutions for real problems—Many marriages face similar issues: trust, intimacy, managing finances, and learning to fight fair (yes, you can learn to fight more productively). Academic resources and proven therapeutic techniques work hand-in-hand with faith to get to the heart of any issue. Manageable time frame—Weekly topics are bite-sized enough to tackle in half an hour, but meaningful enough that you can achieve real progress with each devotional. Skills for a lifetime—With this couples devotional, any couple can develop the skills to build a healthier, stronger relationship for the rest of their lives. This book should serve as a touchstone that couples can return to over the years when and if they need to. Discover why this devotional for couples is a go-to resource for Christians who want to get (and stay!) happily married.

The Imperfect Marriage
The Imperfect Marriage

Author: Darryl Strawberry

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2015-02-24

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1476738777

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From legendary baseball Hall of Famer and his wife comes a marriage guidebook for the not-so-perfect marriage—filled with extremely candid, practical, and biblically based principles—proven to make any relationship successful. Darryl and Tracy Strawberry admit they have “made every possible mistake you can make in marriage.” Together, this devoted couple has suffered through—and survived—adultery, addiction, financial destruction, and many other all-too-familiar struggles. A no-holds-barred account of their personal journey, The Imperfect Marriage provides a step-by-step program that will help you and your partner understand the key issues that could be causing damage in your relationship and recognize turning points on the journey toward marriage restoration. Darryl and Tracy Strawberry know firsthand what it takes to make it through the battle and how to come out victorious. Beginning with putting God at the center, their words will inspire you to transform your marriage into an enduring and vital relationship. The Strawberrys keep it real and preach it real. They deal with real people, real problems, and offer solutions for the present. Through candid anecdotes, a great deal of self-awareness, and a true sense of honesty, Darryl and Tracy offer the vision, encouragement, and practical advice that every healthy marriage needs in order to thrive. Whether you and your partner are looking to heal a broken relationship, or avoid the mistakes that doomed a past one, The Imperfect Marriage offers the guidance and “brutal honesty…[that] will be inspiring for many” (Publishers Weekly) and will help make your marriage a success.

The 80/80 Marriage
The 80/80 Marriage

Author: Nate Klemp PhD

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-02-09

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1984880780

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NAMED ONE OF COSMOPOLITAN'S "15 BEST MARRIAGE BOOKS ALL COUPLES SHOULD READ." An accessible, transformative guide for couples seeking greater love, connection, and intimacy in our modern world Nate and Kaley Klemp were both successful in their careers, consulting for high-powered companies around the world. Their work as mindfulness and leadership experts, however, often fell to the wayside when they came home in the evening, only to end up fighting about fairness in their marriage. They believed in a model where each partner contributed equally and fairness ruled, but, in reality, they were finding that balance near impossible to achieve. From this frustration, they developed the idea of the 80/80 marriage, a new model for balancing career, family, and love. The 80/80 Marriage pushes couples beyond the limited idea of "fairness" toward a new model grounded on radical generosity and shared success, one that calls for each partner to contribute 80 percent to build the strongest possible relationship. Drawing from more than one hundred interviews with couples from all walks of life, stories from business and pop culture, scientific studies, and ancient philosophical insights, husband-and-wife team Nate and Kaley Klemp pinpoint exactly what's not working in modern marriage. Their 80/80 model of marriage provides practical, powerful solutions to transform your relationship and open up space for greater love and connection.