Kindle
$10.99
Available instantly
Audiobook
$0.00
with membership trial
Paperback
$11.99
Audio CD
$24.04
Kindle Price: $10.99

Save $5.00 (31%)

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions

Buy for others

Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group.
Learn more

Buying and sending eBooks to others

  1. Select quantity
  2. Buy and send eBooks
  3. Recipients can read on any device

These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold.

Added to

Sorry, there was a problem.

There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Please try again.

Sorry, there was a problem.

List unavailable.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Kevin Thompson
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Friends, Partners, and Lovers: What It Takes to Make Your Marriage Work Kindle Edition

by Kevin A. Thompson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 237 ratings
See all formats and editions
Great marriages don't just happen--they're made, intentionally, day by day. Yet most of us enter the covenant of marriage thinking that the role of spouse will be easy, natural, effortless. Rarely is this true. In fact, the number one cause of divorce isn't adultery or finances or disagreements. It's apathy--a lack of intentional emotional, physical, and mental investment in the relationship.

With engaging stories and clear, simple language, pastor Kevin A. Thompson explains the three critical roles of a spouse--friend, partner, and lover--and shows how to nurture those roles in order to keep a marriage healthy and strong. Using solid biblical principles, he helps couples understand how to grow their friendship, be a supportive partner through the good times and the bad, and develop a healthy and satisfying sex life.

Friends, Partners, and Lovers offers essential insight for couples at any stage of marriage but will be especially helpful to those who are struggling and those who are engaged or newly married and looking to start their marriage on strong footing.
Previous slide of product details
  1. Print length
    226 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Revell
  4. Publication date
    May 2, 2017
  5. File size
    4016 KB
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
    Enabled
  8. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  9. See all details
Next slide of product details

Customer reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
237 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find the advice in the book great, encouraging, and practical. They describe the book as excellent, a good read for young couples, and one of the best marriage books they have ever read. Readers also appreciate the writing quality, saying it's understandable, relatable, and wonderful.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

Select to learn more
AdviceReadabilityWriting quality
22 customers mention "Advice"22 positive0 negative

Customers find the advice in the book great, encouraging, and practical. They say the premise is helpful, spiritual, and insightful. Readers also mention the book brings so much content.

"This book is exquisitely written and immensely practical to help and encourage marriages at any stage of life...." Read more

"...This book is just a great practical guide with a very nice pace to reading. Three sections that are all powerful...." Read more

"...Even though Kevin is a Pastor, the information is priceless whether you are religious or not...." Read more

"...The knowledge is profound, but in terms that us ordinary guys can appreciate and understand. I'm excited to share this book with my wife...." Read more

15 customers mention "Readability"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book excellent and a good read for young couples. They say it's one of the best marriage books they have ever read. Readers also mention the book has a nice pace to it.

"...One of the very best marriage books I have ever read!" Read more

"...This book is just a great practical guide with a very nice pace to reading. Three sections that are all powerful...." Read more

"This is a wonderful read! This book made me look deeper into my marriage and I realized where my spouse and I have been lacking in our marriage...." Read more

"...Life changing and all around great book. I highly recommend to all couples; dating, engaged or married." Read more

6 customers mention "Writing quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing quality of the book understandable, relatable, and wonderful. They also say it's presented honestly and clearly.

"This book is exquisitely written and immensely practical to help and encourage marriages at any stage of life...." Read more

"...And Kevin's writing is wonderful! I rarely read a self help book from beginning to end but I wasn't able to put this one down...." Read more

"...Information is presented honestly and clearly with lots of encouragement and wisdom. It's simple... Friends, partners, lovers and yet profound...." Read more

"...Easy to read and well written." Read more

Everyone needs this in their library.
5 out of 5 stars
Everyone needs this in their library.
I've read a lot of books about relationships and marriage and never felt so encouraged and inspired as when I read this book. After being married for 21 years I still have work to do and Friends Partners and Lovers gave me practical guidance and my husbands curiosity has even been peeked. This is one book I can wholeheartedly with confidence endorse.
Hide
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

Holly S. Eaton
5.0 out of 5 stars Best marriage book
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2023
Verified Purchase
This book is exquisitely written and immensely practical to help and encourage marriages at any stage of life. Kevin Thompson tells it like it is with wit and wisdom. One of the very best marriage books I have ever read!
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Kim Oliver
5.0 out of 5 stars whatever state your marriage is in this book will help you!
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2017
Verified Purchase
I have been following and posting Kevin Thompson's blog since he started the blog. I always share his blog on Facebook. I repost his blog hoping that at least one person will read and get his message. In following the blog I kept saying to myself and to others, he needs to write a book on marriage. Well that day has come and here I am writing a review. This book is just a great practical guide with a very nice pace to reading. Three sections that are all powerful. I can't imagine any couple not finding help and wisdom from FPL. Even if you have a great marriage you will find a few ah ha thoughts in here that will make you marriage stronger and healthier. Start a book club with your spouse and read this book you will be glad you did.
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Stratman
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2022
Verified Purchase
I've followed his blog for some time, and for reasons unknown, I didn't come across the book until my wife signed us up for his marriage seminar in Granite Bay. This book is full of valuable information that every couple needs to know. Even though Kevin is a Pastor, the information is priceless whether you are religious or not. This book covers everything from finances to friendship, and even sex. A great investment in knowledge.
Helpful
 Report
nic84
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2018
Verified Purchase
This is a wonderful read! This book made me look deeper into my marriage and I realized where my spouse and I have been lacking in our marriage. I was ready to divorce but I agreed to counseling. 2 weeks later Kevin was a guest speaker at my work. I really enjoyed listening to him so I decided to get this book. Wow! It helped me open my eyes to the possibility of saving our marriage and creating a better one than the past 15 years. And Kevin's writing is wonderful! I rarely read a self help book from beginning to end but I wasn't able to put this one down. Thank you Kevin for this wonderful book!
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Michael Keyes
4.0 out of 5 stars Need a marriage tune up? This book will help.
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2022
Verified Purchase
Be a better friend, partner and lover. All three relational behaviors add up to a happy wife, happy life.
Marriage is designed to be enjoyed!
Helpful
 Report
gtown
5.0 out of 5 stars Advice From Your Running Buddy
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2017
Verified Purchase
I have followed Kevin's blogs for quite some time now, and I was happy that he assembled his advice into a book. I've read the first few chapters and I'm excited that it's every bit as good as the posts. Now, I don't actually run with Kevin, but I liken it to getting advice from my running partner. It's practical, it's Biblical, and while it doesn't lay a guilt trip, it doesn't let you off the hook, either. There are some sections that I read that I think "yeah, we've got that", but others that are convicting and remind me that I have work to do. The knowledge is profound, but in terms that us ordinary guys can appreciate and understand. I'm excited to share this book with my wife. Add this one to your marriage toolkit, guys. It won't disappoint.
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Petia Yoveva
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2022
Verified Purchase
Author/pastor speaks to you in such a way I had to get this book on audio too. Life changing and all around great book. I highly recommend to all couples; dating, engaged or married.
Helpful
 Report
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars FOR ALL AGES AND ALL STAGES OF LIFE
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2022
Verified Purchase
Love this book and a recent seminar we attended based around this book. Everyone who needs a boost in their marriage needs to read this. Kevin is such a great author and teacher and brings so much content. Love his teachings!
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Patrick Ducklow
2.0 out of 5 stars Fair-ish.
Reviewed in Canada on July 23, 2018
Verified Purchase
Fair-ish but I am a marital psychologist and I have developed prejudices that are not especially religious ones. Recommended to me by a client and they like it. Try John Gottman when you are done with this.
Report