The First Five Years of Marriage: Launching a Lifelong, Successful Relationship (Complete Guides) [Hardcover]

Phillip J. Swihart (Author), Wilford Wooten (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 14, 2006 | Series: Complete Guides

Marriage isn't easy. That's why thousands of couples have asked the counselors at Focus on the Family for insight into money, communication, and a host of other issues. Their collective wisdom is now available in one handy reference guide. The Complete Guide to the First Five Years of Marriage was designed to help spouses build a strong foundation for a lifetime partnership filled with genuine love and joy.

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From the Inside Flap

The long-term success of a marriage depends heavily on how well spouses make the adjustment during the first five years.
Marriage is not easy. That’s why thousands of couples have asked the Focus on the Family counselors for insight into the issues faced early on in their marriage, including

• money
• communication
• conflict resolution
• and a host more

Now the collective wisdom of Focus on the Family’s staff of counselors is available for you in this accessible volume. Never preachy, the content is arranged in concise, easily digested questions, followed by a trained counselor’s response. The Complete Guide to the First Five Years of Marriage will empower you to build a strong, lasting foundation in the early years of your marriage that will supply stability and fulfillment as you and your spouse celebrate your life together.

From the Back Cover

Introducing the most helpful resource available for newly married couples
It’s finally here: a comprehensive source of practical, trustworthy, biblically based answers to the tough questions commonly asked by recently married couples—all in one accessible volume.
Written by Focus on the Family counselors, who bring timely help to thousands of couples every year, The Complete Guide to the First Five Years of Marriage is designed to help spouses build a strong foundation for a lifetime partnership that’s filled with genuine love and joy.
This rich, in-depth resource covers vital areas such as

• how to handle surprises and struggles, holidays and in-laws
• financial issues: budgeting, home buying, dealing with debt, saving, spending, giving, and investing
• individual goals, outside friendships, unresolved problems, improved communication
• specific advice for blended families
• personality differences and adjusting to life together
• sexual intimacy and the roles God has given husband and wife
• forgiveness, humility, openness, sensitivity, and spiritual growth
• pregnancy, childbirth, adoption, and raising godly children

The Complete Guide to the First Five Years of Marriage can be read from beginning to end or as needed for specific, practical answers. Couples will receive wise Christian counsel from licensed therapists who help people every day. Discover how to keep your marriage burning bright with love, romance, and lasting commitment.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 464 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. (September 14, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589970411
• ISBN-13: 978-1589970410
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.7 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #232,909 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The first five years of forever, May 25, 2007

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Deborah A. Snyder (Delta Junction, AK, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The First Five Years of Marriage: Launching a Lifelong, Successful Relationship (Complete Guides) (Hardcover)

Life brings alot of the unknown and unexpected. Being sure footed is essential for success. And, being sure footed does not mean there no weaknesses, differences, or faults to be found. It means holding to what is true in the relationship between two who are married. This book helps you see yourself and your spouse in every shade of color, and to know that those colors show best when it "rains". It has counsel that will help you to remain sure footed in what is True. A must for every newly wed couple and for those who are in the adjustment period of the first five years. The counsel embraced in the pages of this book will help you to know that what is faced in the first five years is normal.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great wedding gift, December 3, 2008

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This review is from: The First Five Years of Marriage: Launching a Lifelong, Successful Relationship (Complete Guides) (Hardcover)

I gave this book to a very young couple as a wedding gift. As I browsed through it, I found helpful stuff even for an old married person like myself. It covers a multitude of topics in just a couple pages each. A quick reference for busy people who just need some coaching now and then.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome resource!, February 19, 2008

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This review is from: The First Five Years of Marriage: Launching a Lifelong, Successful Relationship (Complete Guides) (Hardcover)

This book is an awesome resource for every young married or engaged couple. It covers every possible topic that a young couple could encounter. Each question/topic is answered based on God's Word with Scripture references to back it up.