This marriage book is based on solid scientific research and offers easy, practical solutions you can implement in your marriage. I was interested in this book because it focused on equality rather than gender stereotypes, this seemed like a more simple approach to me and much more Christ-like. This book has met and surpassed my expectations because they cover every aspect that is needed to create a thriving marriage in a kind and nonjudgmental way.
What stood out to me the most was the importance of the division of household labour and mental load. It is a much higher predictor of marriage flourishing than s*x or money – usually what we’re told are the two most important things – teamwork is the answer!
I’ve been married for 11 years and although my husband is a good willed man, I’ve felt the negative and often subtle teachings of purity culture and male entitlement have still been present. This book offers a guilt and shame free way of looking at marriage, that just makes so much sense. The focus is on both partners following Jesus and aiming to look more and
more like Him.
This book would be amazing for premarital counselling (there is an accompanying study
guide) and for newlyweds, to be able to start out on a solid foundation would be the ideal. But even someone who has been married for a decade like me, or even decades, would still find this beneficial and empowering. It is time for a change in the way the evangelical
church teaches about marriage and this is the…
