After the leftover wedding cake has been consumed and the thank-you notes written, the blissful couple often uncovers some jarring realities: a trail of dirty socks on the floor, conflicting opinions on how much money is too much for a bottle of shampoo, and a general wonderment at the question, "What does it mean to merge the worlds of two very different people?" <BR><BR>In an updated version of <EM>Toward a Growing Marriage</EM>, beloved relationship expert and marriage counselor Gary Chapman offers his trademark practical wisdom on the many issues young married couples face. His basic message: to enjoy the marriage you've always wanted, we have to be the person Jesus has always wanted us to be. He looks at such areas as meaningful communication, expectations about who does what around the house, and the challenges of money management. 'Your Turn' questions inspire further interaction between wives and husbands. This book makes a superb sequel to <EM>The Five Love Languages</EM> as it takes the next step in making unselfish relationships a reality. Read more Continue reading Read less FROM THE BACK COVER
<P align=center><STRONG>"MARRIAGE</STRONG> is God's answer <BR>for our deepest human need---<BR><STRONG>COMPANIONSHIP."<BR><BR> </STRONG>- Dr. Gary Chapman<BR><BR></P><P align=center></P><P align=left>And that, according to couselor and relationship expert Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the <EM>New York Times </EM>bestseller <EM>The Five Love Languages, </EM>is to have deep and lasting union with another--to truly become one.<BR><BR>But how can you build that oneness from the beginning?<BR><BR>With the expert wisdom and practical common sense that have made him a popular speaker worldwide, Dr. Gary Chapman helps couples with such questions as...<BR><BR>"Why won't my spouse change?"<BR>"What does it really mean to love someone else?"<BR>"How do I get him to listen to me?"<BR>"What if I'm the only one working at the marriage?"<BR><BR>Whether you're starting your life together...or just need to improve communication in your marriage...Dr. Chapman's wisdom will help you move toward "the marriage you've always wanted."<BR><BR></P><STRONG><P align=center><BR><BR></P></STRONG><P align=center><STRONG><BR></STRONG> </P><P align=center><STRONG><BR><BR></STRONG> </P><P align=center><STRONG><BR></STRONG> </P><P align=center><STRONG><BR></STRONG> </P><P align=center><STRONG><BR><BR></STRONG> </P><P align=center><STRONG><BR><BR> </P></STRONG> 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. Read more Continue reading Read less
