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Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married [Paperback]

Gary D Chapman
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (151 customer reviews)

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Book Description

August 24, 2010

"Most people spend far more time in preparation for their vocation than they do in preparation for marriage,” No wonder the divorce rate hovers around fifty percent.

 

Bestselling author and marriage counselor, Gary Chapman, hopes to change that with his newest book. Gary, with more than 35 years of counseling couples, believes that divorce is the lack of preparation for marriage and the failure to learn the skills of working together as intimate teammates.

 

So he put together this practical little book, packed with wisdom and tips that will help many develop the loving, supportive and mutually beneficial marriage men and women long for. It’s the type of information Gary himself wished he had before he got married.

 

This is not a book simply to be read. It is a book to be experienced. The material lends itself to heart-felt discussions by dating or engaged couples. To jump-start the exchanges, each short chapter includes insightful “Talking it Over” questions and suggestions. And, the book includes information on interactive websites as well as books that will enhance the couples experience.

 

Dr. Chapman even includes a thought-provoking appendix. By understanding and balancing the five key aspects of life, dating couples can experience a healthy dating relationship. A revealing learning exercise for dating couples is included at the end.

 


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Editorial Reviews

About the Author

GARY CHAPMAN, PhD, is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling The 5 Love Languages. With over 30 years of counseling experience, he has the uncanny ability to hold a mirror up to human behavior, showing readers not just where they go wrong, but also how to grow and move forward. Dr. Chapman holds BA and MA degrees in anthropology from Wheaton College and Wake Forest University, respectively, MRE and PhD degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and has completed postgraduate work at the University of North Carolina and Duke University. For more information visit his website at www.5lovelanguages.com.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Northfield Publishing; New Edition edition (August 24, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0802481833
  • ISBN-13: 978-0802481832
  • Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 5.2 x 7.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (151 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #913 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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131 of 134 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Love is not enough October 6, 2010
Format:Paperback
This is not just a manual for those who have set their wedding date; it should be required reading for anyone who has begun to date. It helps to have a guide to know what to look for. It contains discussions on: love is not enough, 2 stages of romance, like mother-like daughter-like father- like son, solve disagreements, apologizing, forgiveness, toilets are not self-cleaning (this part should be required for getting a marriage license), handling money, sexual fulfillment, marrying into the family, spirituality, personality and behavior.
There are questions for talking it over at the end of each chapter and an appendix that really should be at the beginning on developing a healthy dating relationship.
Gary Chapman speaks as a spiritual advisor, a marriage counselor and from his own experience.
This book will give anyone a guide and a basis for discussions and thoughts on what is needed for a compatible and good marriage
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86 of 89 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful and engaging and totally necessary! October 1, 2010
Format:Paperback
As a pastor who regularly takes couples through pre-marital counseling, I am thrilled to see this book. I'm about half-way through it, but already I've read enough to order a copy for each of my daughters to read. Chapman's writing style is engaging, instructive, and transparent (he shares lessons learned from his own marriage). From this point forward, I will be strongly recommending this book to every couple I work with. Oh, and for those who are not religious, this book still works. Chapman talks about faith issues, but in a way that doesn't put faith at the forefront. A non-religious person will still find this book incredibly helpful.
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31 of 37 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!!: Creates open communication October 7, 2010
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This book gave wonderful topics that should be discussed before marriage from who will do daily house chores to how to show and receive love from your spouse. These are things he mentions that should be discussed before saying I do so that you have your eyes wide open when you enter into marriage. It creates open communication with your spouse which is a very important part of the relationship (assuming is not good enough, questions need to asked for clarification).
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Skill Set Based
This review could be biased due to the fact that I am a fan of Gary Chapman's books, am a disciple of christ, no saint :), and well versed in positive psychology, therefore I will... Read more
Published 6 days ago by Wendiful Wendizzle
5.0 out of 5 stars So simple and so good.
Gary Chapman never disappoints. This is a wonderful, lighthearted book that speaks to us all, even if you are already married. Read more
Published 6 days ago by B. Parker
4.0 out of 5 stars For friends as a gift
It was a gift to friends and they found it useful. One of these friends got married recently and commented on it
Published 9 days ago by Calford Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
This book had lots of good, eye opening information!! I have a lot to work on now :) will definitely be looking back on it through the years.
Published 11 days ago by Tina Kaiserling
5.0 out of 5 stars like
a must read before getting married. I have a better understanding of things now then I did before. helped alot
Published 13 days ago by Netta
5.0 out of 5 stars Single people should read this!
Of course I think that is expressed in the title of the book; however, I'm a huge fan of Gary Chapman and this book is no exception. Very easy to read and apply. Read more
Published 13 days ago by RB
4.0 out of 5 stars Wisdom about the different stages of love and the common problems all...
I'm a big fan of Gary Chapman's writing, having already read The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts and The Five Love Languages for Singles. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Taryn B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you!
I am getting married soon, and thank God I found your book. It's not like we never mentioned these before, but we really need to talk about these.
Published 16 days ago by Chausa Nguyen
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone in a serious relationship. It encoutages you to get to know yourself better and definitely sets the stage for open communication. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Charity G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Advice!!
I would recommend this book to anyone who is in a serious relationship and thinking about getting married. Read more
Published 18 days ago by M. Allen
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