Parenting Marriage

Women are like spaghetti, because their thought process runs on and on in an interconnecting web, and men are like waffles because they compartmentalize and "sit" in sometimes blank boxes, just to relax.

Marlo and Phil are a beloved couple who have been married for 40 years, yet have rarely spoken publicly about their relationship, and have never written a book together. Now, for the first time, they also include the secrets to what has kept their own marriage alive and loving. Inspiring and insightful, What Makes a Marriage Last offers practical and hard-won wisdom for couples of all ages. Learn about soul-deep passion from Sting and Trudy Styler and how Billy and Janice Crystal keep the love and laughter alive.

Author Timothy Galvin, MSW, was a couples counselor for more than forty years and has been married to the same person for even longer. Drawing from these professional and personal experiences, he wrote Men in Marriage to discuss the most common issues men experience in marriage and share the six actions every man could begin doing today to become a caring contributor to the vibrancy of his marriage.

M. Gary Neuman shares the findings of his research with unfaithful husbands that turn the conventional wisdom about extramarital affairs on its head: It's not all about sex, he's not just a pig, and he really does feel terrible about what he's done. So why do men do it? Neuman reveals the emotional roots of male infidelity, explains how men experience and express their emotions, and lays out a simple series of actions you can take to ensure that your husband never strays.

From the number-one New York Times best-selling author of Primates of Park Avenue, a bold, timely reconsideration of female infidelity that will upend everything you thought you knew about women and sex. In Untrue, feminist author and cultural critic Wednesday Martin takes us on a bold, fascinating journey to reveal the unexpected evolutionary legacy and social realities that drive female faithlessness, while laying bare our motivations to contain women who step out.

A companion to the popular website APracticalWedding.com and A Practical Wedding Planner, A Practical Wedding helps you sort through the basics to create the wedding you want - without going broke or crazy in the process. After all, what really matters on your wedding day is not so much how it looked, as how it felt. In this refreshing guide, expert Meg Keene shares her secrets to planning a beautiful celebration that reflects your taste and your relationship.

In this groundbreaking book, New York Times best-selling author and Hollywood producer DeVon Franklin dishes the real truth about men by making the compelling case that men aren’t dogs, but all men share the same struggle. He uses the metaphor of a dog that needs training as a way to explore why behavior persists in men that can lead them to act against their vows, their integrity, and even their character.

Women who opt not to be mothers are frequently warned that they will regret their decision later in life, yet we rarely talk about the possibility that the opposite might also be true - that women who have children might regret it. Drawing on years of research interviewing women from a variety of socioeconomic, educational, and professional backgrounds, sociologist Orna Donath treats regret as a feminist issue: as regret marks the road not taken, we need to consider whether alternative paths for women currently are blocked off.

Professional matchmaker and relationship coach Jackie Dorman shares the teaching that has helped countless single women just like you get out of their own way and get married in less than one year. Whether you haven't dated for years or have never dated at all, it doesn't matter. Married in 12 Months or Less is your personal guide on dating, overcoming past relationship trauma, and meeting the love of your life.

This audiobook will give you proven advice on how to become an awesome husband. No, this will not make you a superhero - not that kind of awesome - but if you follow this advice you will find yourself in a more meaningful, heartfelt relationship with the woman you have chosen for life.

Marriage in the Bible: What Do the Texts Say? is an honest engagement with the relevant passages in the two primary Testaments of the Christian Bible. Rather than making the Bible confirm a specific stance on marriage, the author invites her readers to be honest about what these biblical stories, laws, commands, and sayings meant in their original contexts.

Prayer is one of the greatest assets to your marriage. Whether you already feel comfortable praying together or need help kickstarting your prayer life, The Marriage Gift is your go-to guide for bold, powerful prayers for your marriage. Filled with practical real-world topics such as health and healing, finances, trust, technology issues, anxiety, temptation, self-control, life transitions, supporting each other's goals, and more, this book will open your eyes and your heart to new ways of loving your partner.

The Four Laws of Love represents the culmination of Jimmy Evans' influential career. In this deeply personal book, Jimmy Evans outlines the foundational pillars upon which God designed marriage. Without holding back, he tells the story of his own marriage, which was hurtling toward divorce until this self-proclaimed "bad husband" came to recognize and put into practice these four laws.

In For Better or Even Better: 7 Lessons on Love & Life from a Non-Monogamist, Lauren shares her deeply personal journey and hard-won insights into building a life and relationships on her own terms. Whether you’re curious about non-monogamy or just want to create deeper connections in any relationship style, this book is your guide.

When The Dance of Deception was published, Lerner discovered that women were not eager to identify with the subject. "Well, I don't do deception" was a common response. We all "do deception", often with the intention to protect ourselves and the relationships we depend on. The Dance of Deception unravels the ways (and whys) that women show the false and hide the real - even to our own selves. We see how relationships are affected by lying and faking, by silence and pretending and by brave - but misguided - efforts to tell the truth.

Un homme et une femme qui désirent plus que tout être ensemble. Et qui célèbrent le don de Dieu: la sexualité. Vous aussi, vous êtes appelés à vivre une telle communion dans votre couple. Il ne sera pas ici question de technique, ou de performance ; plutôt d’une relation qui reflète celle de Jésus et son Église. Dans ce livre, pas d’astuces pour pimenter votre vie sexuelle ; mais une conception renouvelée de la relation d’amour entre époux: la sexualité selon Dieu.

Whether you are happy with your sex life, or are looking for ways to spice it up, or you're flat out BORED and maybe even frustrated with how dull your sex life has turned out to be, then this audiobook will definitely give you new eyes and desires for what your sex life could look like.... Because this book is filled with all the juicy details that will do that for you.

Relationships are hard. Some more than others. And sometimes your own mind feels like the loudest, most exhausting part of it all. You’ve probably had nights where your head will never shut up—spinning in circles over something someone said (or did not say). That stops now. Author, Caleb Luke reveals actionable strategies that highlight the raw, psychological truth behind modern relationships – and most importantly, how to find emotional freedom. It is a transformative book filled with realistic guidance, powerful truths and inspiring messages of optimism.

Are you always trying to make your relationship better, but somehow, only make your partner upset? Now, you can put an end to your frustration and get the love you want more easily. This guide takes the struggle out of overcoming neediness. Using clear examples and down-to-earth explanations, you will quickly begin to experience closer relationships. And by overcoming neediness, you will become more confident and attractive.

How to fix your broken marriage… Even when your situation seems hopeless. God wants you to have a happy and lifelong marriage that is nothing short of incredible. It is through Him that all things are possible, even when everything seems impossible. In this audiobook, Christian marriage counselor Morgan Avery gives you the tools you need to overcome your marriage difficulties so you can experience the happiness you deserve and the relationship blessings He has waiting for you.