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Becoming the Woman of His Dreams: Seven Qualities Every Man Longs For

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Jaynes is a God-fearing woman who writes about what it is to love your man well. She writes beautifully, feels deeply, thinks clearly and gives today's woman -- "modern" and "traditional" alike -- a good dose of reality in a kind but direct way. The reality is, your marriage isn't about you. It's about God. Finding and marrying the right person matters, but being the right person is our calling. Great advice!
I'm single and bought this for a married friend, and ended up reading the whole thing myself on an airport layover. It's a great read even for singletons.

Sharon Jaynes does an excellent job of presenting information about what men really want in a marriage. She did a simple survey with hundreds of men and shares her discoveries in this book.

What I enjoyed was that she gave stories of various women who either excelled in one of the seven qualities or was an example of what not to do. Although she occasionally gave a list of "25 ways to show respect" for example, I didn't feel overwhelmed by a to do list. I think Jaynes communicates in a manner that stresses the importance of the relationship with your husband.

Sharon Jaynes made a simple statement near the end of the book that could save a lot of marriages. She wrote, "It all goes back to why we want to become the woman of his dreams. Is it to give or to get?" Just keeping or re-gaining the perspective that it is possible for me to be the woman of my husband's dreams and experience the joy of a vibrant relationship with the man I married is liberating. He didn't choose me to compete with, but rather to complete him.

This book did a good job describing what men want and giving suggestions of how to give it to them. I've read much of the same stuff before, but this was a well-written book on the topic and I'm going to keep it in my library for another read-through.

However, if you were to buy just one book on the subject of improving your relationship with your husband (which is why I bought this), I'd recommend "For Women Only" by Shaunti Feldhahn. She not only covers most of the topics in this book but she goes much more in-depth so you can really understand what men mean when they say that they want respect or whatever.

I co-lead a Bible study group which is using this book right now. Honestly, we haven't totally finished it yet, but so far, this is a great book. It is easy to read so it doesn't mean an overwhelming amount of homework for the group. The study questions in the back do not simply ask you to "fill in the blank" from what you have already read. The questions suppliment the reading. The author intertwines her writing with scripture and quotes from a poll of husbands. Many contemporary wives will see themselves in this book. In the end, this book is more about a wife's relationship with God than about a wife's relationship with her husband. This book can change your life and improve your marriage.

No one told me to read this book - I picked it up with an earnest desire for a godly marriage. The author is involved in Proverbs 31 ministry - www.gospelcom.net - which provides a wealth of information, speakers, conferences and literature - on God's purpose and plan for women, marriage and the family.

Some of the chapters made me smile and giggle out loud because it's hard for a "modern" gal like me to swallow, but if you come in to it with an open mind and open heart, you will enjoy reading this book and get a lot out of it. I did.

I'm about to celebrate my 2nd anniversary and I wish I would've read this book before we got married. I learned so much about my husband and how the mind of a man works. This book was such an easy read, I couldn't put it down. I couldn't wait to learn more about my husband and how I could become the woman of his dreams. My husband sees a difference in me and our marriage couldn't be better. He is reading "Becoming a Godly Husband" and I can see the difference in him as well! I recommend reading both of these books to all couples. It inspired me to be the wife that I have always pictured myself as. :)

My daughter introduced me to this great resource for marriage. I read it. I studied it. I wasn't disappointed and you won't be either. Discover 7 life-changing principles to meet the relational challenges of marriage, and have fun doing it!

AMAZING! I am currently engaged and was really seeking a book that would help me understand the type of wife God calls me to be... this book is it. This book is great for any woman preparing for marriage or currently married! WOW. Everything I have read so far is practical and applicable - I love the way Scripture, advice from other Christian authors/books, honest words/advice from men, and all the other details are woven together to create this masterpiece. Now I know my role as a wife created in God's image and I can work towards fulfilling this blessed calling.

This book was recommended to me by a woman at my church. I was kind of hesitant and took her recommendation with a uh huh whatever attitude. Since I am not married but my boyfriend and I have been together 3 years and we have son. I read the reviews on here and decided to buy this book. I loved this book! Once I started reading it I couldnt put it down! Its definately good if your married but Im not married but am planning on it in the near future. The lady who recommended this book to me saw me reading it at a local coffee shop and said isnt it a great book!? i said yes thanks for recommending her friend asked how long ive been married and i said i wasnt and the lady who recommended the book to me said that every wife-to-be should read marriage books BEFORE the get married so they know problems they may face and be prepared on working on preparing herself. I couldnt agree more. I read this book and loved it and found it very informative and found things I can start working on now but I know I will probably re-read this after Im married as well. I bought a copy for my newly married little sister. I also enjoyed the study guide in the back of the book. I recommend this book to woman who are engaged and DEFINATELY those who are married. This is a awesome book written by an amazing Godly author.

Finally a book guiding us women to be all that we can be to our significant other without feeling violated in any way!