Hidden Keys of a Loving, Lasting Marriage

Hidden Keys of a Loving, Lasting Marriage

Author: Gary Smalley

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9780310402916

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Bestselling author Gary Smalley shares the principles of strong marriage by combining two of his previously published works.


Joy of Committed Love

Joy of Committed Love

Author: Gary Smalley

Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9780310449010

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Explaining the differences between the sexes, this book looks at the basic division between men and women. The author argues that men are, in actual fact, more violent when angry than women who tend to be more verbal. The book offers new insights into the reasons a wife is more likely to nurture a relationship, even though her husband doesn't carry the instinctive awareness of what the relationship should be. Every relationship can be fufilling, the secret lies in knowing, understanding and honouring your mate. Whether married for two weeks or 20 years, this book carries important facts for loving couples and their lives together. Better or for Best.


Making Love Last Forever

Making Love Last Forever

Author: Gary Smalley

Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM

Published: 1997-08-08

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 141856589X

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For years Gary Smalley has helped millions of couples throughout North America enrich their relationships and deepen their bonds of love and companionship. In this extraordinary book, he shows you how to stay in love through all the stages of life. From first attraction to lifelong commitment, Gary's proven techniques and practical advice show you how to pursue and keep the love you want, and how to energize your relationship with enduring, passion-filled love. In this book you'll learn how to: Understand and use love's best-kept secret Deal with the number one enemy of love Turn headaches into more love Increase your energy to keep loving Find the power to keep on loving your spouse Use normal conflicts as doorways to intimacy Read a woman's built-in marriage manual twelve ways Divorce-proof your marriage Develop the five vital signs of a healthy marriage Respond to your partner's number one request Find the powerful secret to great love Bring out the best in your maddening mate With humor, empathy, and insight, Gary Smalley inspires you to fall in love with life and enjoy the deep satisfaction of a lifelong love. Down-to-earth examples, touching personal experiences, and inspiring spiritual principles will motivate you to bring about positive changes in your marriage-whether or not your mate is a willing participant. You'll learn how to tap resources at hand to help you follow through with your journey-and make your love last forever.


For Better or for Best

For Better or for Best

Author: Gary Smalley

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2012-05-08

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 0310599296

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Over 600,000 copies sold! Crack the code on what motivates your man and how you can build a better marriage together! So you want your husband to . . . Be sensitive to your emotional and romantic needs? Comfort you when you're down? Spend more time with you? Listen to what you have to say? Appreciate you? Do more around the house? Spend time with the kids? Be your most intimate friend? In this revised and updated edition of his classic bestseller, Gary Smalley explains how women can use their natural, God-given qualities to build a better marriage. He helps women understand not only the way men think, but also how to move a man's heart. Using the latest research, stories from his own marriage, and case histories and biblical examples, Gary Smalley offers an insider's perspective into the world of men, including practical help and application so wives can deepen their relationships with their husbands and build a lasting marriage. Companion to If Only He Knew. Spanish edition also available.


Secrets To Lasting Love

Secrets To Lasting Love

Author: Gary Smalley

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2001-02-08

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 0684850516

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Gary Smalley is one of the world's foremost speakers and experts on love and relationships. His gift for helping couples create more meaningful communication and deeper understanding so that they can establish an unwavering bond is the inspiration behind Secrets to Lasting Love, the culmination of Smalley's decades of work. In it he outlines the three essential skills that move couples to the highest levels of intimacy: Respect your spouse for all of his or her individual qualities and differences from you. Communicate with each other in a way that moves conversations into deeper realms of understanding. Renew and recharge your spouse emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually -- constantly. It is not easy to recognize and then apply these skills. But Secrets to Lasting Love shows everyone how to do just that, so they can reach what Smalley calls the fifth, or ultimate, level of intimacy -- where there's a marital bond strong enough to withstand the inevitable highs and lows of life. With Gary Smalley, you will have the tools to create a heightened sense of commitment that will allow you to reach your spouse's heart and spirit.


Love Is A Decision

Love Is A Decision

Author: Gary Smalley

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 2000-12-30

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1418570230

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Discover a simple yet profound plan for a marriage of depth, warmth, and excitement! Guide your marriage for a lifetime by learning how to make your spouse feel truly honored, keep courtship alive, rebuild trust, and become best friends with your family. Love is more than a feeling. It is a choice. And while that sounds less than romantic, nobody gets married and ever plans on getting a divorce—but every marriage is headed for both happy and hard times. According to family counselor and bestselling author Gary Smalley, good marriages are no accident. And deciding to love—in the practical ways outlined here—can result in relationships that are tougher than those tough times. Using stories from couples he has counseled, spiritual lessons, and emotional word pictures, Smalley teaches biblical principles and practical techniques for building, re-building, and nurturing relationships. This classic guide, perfect for gifting, is ideal for newly engaged couples, newlyweds, and veteran married couples alike. You will learn how to: Learn the art of meaningful conversation Energize your mate in 60 seconds Find the surprising key to satisfying sex Discover the surprising secret of a close-knit family Tap into the unfailing power source behind a great marriage In this timeless bestseller, Smalley and Trent explain how to take advantage of the unique strengths of women and men to forge stronger marriages that will withstand the greatest tests. Love is a Decision is also available in Spanish, El amore s una decision.


7 Love Keys to a Successful Marriage

7 Love Keys to a Successful Marriage

Author: Shawn & Caleen Howard

Publisher: Xulon Press

Published: 2015-06-24

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9781498438568

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Marriage is a wonderful experience and is best appreciated when husband and wife are enjoying the journey together. In 7 Love Keys to a Successful Marriage, Shawn & Caleen Howard share principals based on the Greek expressions of love for building intimacy to help today's couple tap into solid truths for a lasting marriage. With over 25 years of professional and personal experience helping couples, they have combined foundational components in this book to further their mission in motivating and inspiring couples to stay together and embrace God's gift of marriage to mankind. Embark on an exciting new journey today with your spouse and discover 7 Love Keys to a Successful Marriage that will motivate, inspire, and unlock the hidden treasures that exist in your relationship. "Till death do us part" is not a life sentence but a beautiful love story. It's time to start loving! About the Authors Bishop Shawn & Pastor Caleen Howard are the Lead and Executive Pastor's of Life Changers Church in the City of Toronto. Together they serve as community leaders through Life Coaching, Motivational Speaking, Consulting, and Outreach Services to assist individuals and families live in the abundance of their God-given purpose. While Shawn & Caleen work diligently in ministering to others bringing hope, transformation, and inspiration, they recognize that their family is top priority, and ministry begins first at home. They are the proud parents of three beautiful children - Malachi, Caleb, and Jordynn-Renee. For bookings visit: www.The-Howards.com


If Only He Knew

If Only He Knew

Author: Gary Smalley

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2012-05-08

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 0310599318

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Over 600,000 copies sold! The perfect guide for husbands who want to love their wives and strengthen their marriages in a way like never before. So you want your wife to . . . Understand you? Appreciate you? Be more responsive sexually? Support you during hard times? Admire you? Share your interests? Listen to what you have to say? In this revised and updated edition of his classic bestseller, Gary Smalley explains a woman's deepest needs, shows men how to meet those needs, and gives ten simple steps to strengthen any marriage. He helps men to understand not only how to respond to a woman's feelings, but also how to make her feel important. Using the latest research, humorous and touching illustrations from his own life, as well as case histories and biblical examples, Gary Smalley maps a blueprint to a better marriage that will have a deep and lasting impact on men and their wives. Companion to For Better or for Best. Spanish edition also available.