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| staying married and loving it: Staying Married . . . And Loving It! Patricia Allen, Sandra Harmon, 1998 Dr. Patricia Allen, the Love Doctor and author of the highly successful Getting to I Do, and her co-author Sandra Harmon, tell how to make marriage come alive with love, passion, intimacy, and openness. Dr. Patricia Allen, and co-author Sandy Harmon follow Getting to I Do with the beginning of a new journey in Staying Married...and Loving It!. Dr. Allen explains how feminine and masculine energy must complement each other for a successful relationship and tell the secrets of how to make love and sex come alive and flourish forever. |
| staying married and loving it: Staying Married...and Loving It! Pat Allen, Jane Cavoline, 1997-04-23 Marriage is not an end--it's a beginning. Yet, despite commitment, care, and communication, a marriage will sometimes falter. When it does, the good news is that it can be made wonderful again. Following her landmark Getting to I Do, Patricia Allen, the Love Doctor to over five thousand happily married couples, shares her proven methods for making a marriage come alive with love, passion, intimacy, and openness. Dr. Allen's methods are so simple and basic as to be revolutionary. In each of us there is masculine energy, which leads, provides, and cherishes; and feminine energy, which follows, respects, and responds, sexually and lovingly. In a modern marriage, where freedom of choice can be perplexing, these energies must blend and flow together. They must complement each other; they must not compete. Once we acknowledge our individual energies and learn to communicate appropriately the ground is set for a truly satisfying marriage--physically, mentally, and emotionally. |
| staying married and loving it: Staying Married and Loving It! Dr Patricia Allen, 2025-05-09 For all its lucid simplicity, this book has a psychological depth and perceptiveness about the basic nature of men and women. The careful reader will find a treasure trove of practical advice and insights on every page. It is a great read and truly helpful. |
| staying married and loving it: Married... But Lonely David E. Clarke, 2013 Dr. David Clarke provides seven steps that you can implement to begin to experience the kind of marriage you've always wanted. |
| staying married and loving it: Staying in Love for a Lifetime Ed Wheat, 2004-10 Engaged couples, newlyweds, and couples who have been married for years will discover that they have so much to learn about Staying in Love for a Lifetime. Love Life for Every Married Couple focuses on the reasons why couples experience frustration and happiness in their marriages. Dr. Wheat warns that over-confidence, poor preparation, and unrealistic expectations can lead to more serious difficulties in a marriage in The First Years of Forever. Secret Choices shows how couples can create the kind of emotional climate, enjoyable partnership, and spiritual oneness in marriage to meet their deepest needs. Dr. Wheat's godly and realistic counsel will make it possible for any couple to become intimate lovers, a team that can accomplish anything together, and best friends who grow old together - no matter what. |
| staying married and loving it: Becoming Married, Staying Married Marcus Small, 2017-11-10 It's easy to fall in love and to get married. But what does it really mean to be married? And how do you stay married? In Becoming Married, Staying Married, couples will be encouraged to see marriage as a process that never ends. Together they will reflect on current realities particular to African American couples. They will also discover nine key principles that are required for healthy marriages, including concepts like self-awareness, flexibility, maturity, and forgiveness. Practical suggestions on how to further enhance each quality are included, in addition to African proverbs and biblical Scripture that relate to marriage. Questions for discussion and reflection are included at the end of each chapter. This insightful resource can be used by African American couples at various stages of their relationship, but it is especially helpful to engaged and newly married couples. Pastor may also choose to use this book as a discussion starter for premarital counseling. |
| staying married and loving it: Wedding Toasts I'll Never Give Ada Calhoun, 2017-05-16 Seven essays celebrating the beauty of the imperfect marriage. We hear plenty about whether or not to get married, but much less about what it takes to stay married. Clichés around marriage—eternal bliss, domestic harmony, soul mates—leave out the real stuff. After marriage you may still want to sleep with other people. Sometimes your partner will bore the hell out of you. And when stuck paying for your spouse’s mistakes, you might miss being single. In Wedding Toasts I’ll Never Give, Ada Calhoun presents an unflinching but also loving portrait of her own marriage, opening a long-overdue conversation about the institution as it truly is: not the happy ending of a love story or a relic doomed by high divorce rates, but the beginning of a challenging new chapter of which “the first twenty years are the hardest.” Calhoun’s funny, poignant personal essays explore the bedrooms of modern coupledom for a nuanced discussion of infidelity, existential anxiety, and the many other obstacles to staying together. Both realistic and openhearted, Wedding Toasts I’ll Never Give offers a refreshing new way to think about marriage as a brave, tough, creative decision to stay with another person for the rest of your life. “What a burden,” Calhoun calls marriage, “and what a gift.” |
| staying married and loving it: Living Alone and Loving It Barbara Feldon, 2007-11-01 From a celebrity author who really walks the walk, Living Alone and Loving It is at once a celebration of living alone in a society that exalts marriage and family, and a prescriptive guide that shows the reader how truly to relish a life that does not include a partner. After a relationship impasse, Barbara Feldon—universally known as the effervescent spy 99 on Get Smart—found herself living alone. Little did she know that this time would become one of the most enriching and joyous periods of her life. Now Feldon shares her secrets for living alone and loving it. Prescribing antidotes for loneliness, salves for fears, and answers for just about every question that arises in an unpartnered day, she covers both the practical and emotional aspects of the solo life, including how to: -Stop imagining that marriage is a solution for loneliness -Nurture a glowing self-image that is not dependent on an admirer -Value connections that might be overlooked -Develop your creative side -End negative thinking Whether you are blessed with the promise of youth or the wisdom of age, Living Alone & Loving It will instill the know-how to forge a life with few maps and many adventures. |
| staying married and loving it: #Staymarried: A Couples Devotional Michelle Peterson, 2017-05-23 30-minute couples devotionals will strengthen your marriage #Staymarried: A Couple's Devotional gracefully blends Scripture readings and therapeutic best practices to help couples bond. Michelle Peterson—whose #Staymarried blog and podcast have a well-earned following—skillfully highlights issues that all married couples face. With her smart, empathetic advice and understanding that cookie-cutter solutions don't work, every couple can learn to grow closer to each other, and to God. When you spend 30 minutes each week discussing a reading with your spouse, you'll also learn practical techniques for effective communication and conflict management. You'll be able to better connect with your spouse, and strengthen your commitment to sacred marriage. Discover why Christians are using this couples devotional as a resource for effective marriage guidance: Real solutions for real problems—Many marriages face similar issues: trust, intimacy, managing finances, and learning to fight fair (yes, you can learn to fight more productively). Academic resources and proven therapeutic techniques work hand-in-hand with faith to get to the heart of any issue. Manageable time frame—Weekly topics are bite-sized enough to tackle in half an hour, but meaningful enough that you can achieve real progress with each devotional. Skills for a lifetime—With this couples devotional, any couple can develop the skills to build a healthier, stronger relationship for the rest of their lives. This book should serve as a touchstone that couples can return to over the years when and if they need to. Discover one of the best devotionals for couples with this go-to resource for Christians who want to get (and stay!) happily married. |
| staying married and loving it: The Life-Saving Divorce Gretchen Baskerville, 2020-02 You Can Love God and Still Get a Divorce. And get this, God will still love you. Really. Are you in a destructive marriage? One of emotional, physical, or verbal abuse? Infidelity? Neglect? If yes, you know you need to escape, but you're probably worried about going against God's will. I have good news for you. You might need to divorce to save your life and sanity. And God is right beside you. In The Life-Saving Divorce You'll Learn: - How to know if you should stay or if you should go.- The four key Bible verses that support divorce for infidelity, neglect, and physical and/or emotional abuse. - Twenty-seven myths about divorce that aren't true for many Christians. - Why a divorce is likely the absolute best thing for your children. - How to deal with friends and family who disapprove of divorce. - How to find safe friends and churches after a divorce. Can you find happiness after leaving your destructive marriage? Absolutely yes! You can get your life back and flourish more than you thought possible. Are you ready? Then let's go. It's time to be free. This book includes multiple first-person interviews. Explains psychological abuse, gaslighting, the abuse cycle, Christian divorce and remarriage, children and divorce, domestic violence, parental alienation, mental abuse, and biblical reasons for divorce. Includes diagrams such as the Duluth Wheel of Power and Control (the Duluth Model) and the Abuse Cycle, as well as graphs based on Paul Amato's 2003 study analyzing Judith Wallerstein's book, The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce. Includes quotes by Leslie Vernick, Lundy Bancroft, Shannon Thomas, David Instone-Brewer, Natalie Hoffman, LifeWay Research, Kathleen Reay, Gottman Institute, Glenda Riley, Martin Luther, John Calvin, Steven Stosny, Michal Gilad, Leonie Westenberg, Nancy Nason-Clark, Julie Owens, Marg Mowczko, Justin Holcomb, Barna Group, Justin Lehmiller, Alan Hawkins, Brian Willoughby, William Doherty, Brad Wright, Bradford Wilcox, Sheila Gregoire, E Mavis Hetherington, John Kelly, Betsey Stevenson, Justin Wolfers, Norm Wright, Virginia Rutter, Judith Herman, and Bessel van der Kolk. Recommended reading list includes: Henry Cloud, John Townsend Boundaries books, Richard Warshack books. |
| staying married and loving it: Getting To 'I Do' Pat Allen, Sandra Harmon, 2014-08-19 Dr. Patricia Allen's jam-packed seminars in Los Angeles have resulted in over two thousand marriages. Now you too can take advantage of this proven step-by-step program. Here's what you'll learn: How to attract the right man When you should make the first move...and when you should not Why equality in a relationship may not be what you're looking for Why sex before commitment is a bad deal How to have sensational sex What makes a man run away from a relationship How to know when you're giving too much How to get what you want without asking What makes a man want to commit How to be engaged to the right man within a year! |
| staying married and loving it: Living in Difficult Relationships Peter M. Kalellis, 2012 Peter Kalellis, a practicing psychotherapist and family counselor, offers here practical advice for spouses or those in a committed relationship that clarifies the potential within each person to make their marriage or relationship better. A good marriage begins with a man and w woman who form a loving relationship, psychologically sound, that provides stability, financial security, and material benefits. A serious relationship consists of personal needs, attitudes, ambitions, expectations and issues that require solutions. Emphasis is placed on what one partner does and how the other responds. Feelings and attitudes, both conscious and unconscious, are gradually revealed, and reciprocal attention must be paid so they do not become obstacles in the relationship. The purpose of reciprocity is to bring emotional stability and happiness to both partners. The degree of satisfaction that each spouse derives from the other and the relationship depend on how well expectations are met. Most people pursue physical pleasures or various forms of self-gratification. When I obtain this or am free of that--then I will be okay. Invariably, any satisfaction that we obtain--accumulation of material wealth or physical pleasure--is short-lived and usually is projected onto the future. This mindset creates the illusion of happiness in the married life. True happiness can be attained as each spouse faces the realities of marriage, and takes personal responsibility of his or her part. This book provides tools for a better relationship and suggests that the couple become aware of God's presence in their life. As our world is going through critical times, couples begin to realize that there is no satisfactory answer in whatever options society offers. But most people find comfort in returning to God, who is the sources of life and provider of all good things. + |
| staying married and loving it: Waiting For His Heart Joy McClain, 2012-09-01 God tells us to love our enemies. But what about loving and honoring a husband who chooses to walk away from his family, setting up residence in a prison of addiction? Seldom is there a faith with the tenacity that the author displayed during her twenty-two years of praying, enduring tremendous trials and sorrow. “I will honor my vow, no matter what,” were words spoken by this young bride, believing in the promise of new life and vows spoken. The “no matter what” took this family on such a seemingly discouraging journey that even Christian family and friends believed restoration was impossible. Joy learned to place her complete hope in Christ alone, believing that God’s mercy and grace is sufficient to reach even the darkest and most hardened heart – including her own. A beautiful, transparent portrait of redemption as marriage is viewed as a living, breathing example of Christ and His bride. Readers will be encouraged and equipped to persevere through deep marital waters. |
| staying married and loving it: Why You're Not Married . . . Yet Tracy McMillan, 2012-05-29 “Very wise . . . Give this book to every single girlfriend [you] have.”—Marie Claire If you’re looking to get married and you’re not, there’s most likely a very good reason: you. Hey, you’re certainly not a bad person! You just haven’t yet become the woman you need to be in order to have the partnership you want. That’s where this book comes in. Based on her wildly popular Huffington Post article, Tracy McMillan’s Why You’re Not Married . . . Yet dishes out no-holds-barred practical wisdom for women hoping to head down the aisle. And this new edition features even more candid advice and sisterly insight. McMillan points out the behaviors that might be in your blind spot and shows you how to adjust them to get the relationship you deserve. Do any of these chapter headings sound familiar? • You’re a Bitch: How defensiveness can hide behind a tough exterior, and why being nice is never a sign of weakness. • You’re a Liar: How to stop lying to men—and get honest with yourself—about the kind of relationship you really want. • You’re Selfish: The big secret about marriage: It’s about giving something, not getting it. A funny, insightful guide, Why You’re Not Married . . . Yet will change your life and the way you think about relationships, and it may very well lead you down the aisle. “Equal parts BFF, boot-camp instructor, and relationship guru, Tracy McMillan will change the way you think about yourself and your relationships. This book is for every woman out there who wants to have a great marriage.”—Ricki Lake |
| staying married and loving it: The Empowered Wife, Updated and Expanded Edition Laura Doyle, 2017-03-28 Can a wife single-handedly bring a boring or broken marriage back to life? This improved and expanded edition of Laura Doyle's acclaimed First, Kill All the Marriage Counselors features real-life success stories from empowered wives who have done just that—and provides a step-by-step guide to revitalizing your own marriage. Laura Doyle's marriage was in trouble, and couples counseling wasn't helping. On the brink of divorce, she decided to talk to women who'd been happily married for over a decade, and their advice stunned her. From it, she distilled Six Intimacy Skills—woman-centric practices that ended her overwhelm and resentment, restoring the playfulness and passion in her marriage. Now an internationally-recognized relationship coach, Doyle has shared her secrets with women around the globe, saving thousands of marriages with her fresh, revolutionary approach. Practical and counter-intuitive, the Six Intimacy Skills are about focusing on your own desires and transforming your own life—not bending over backwards to transform your husband. Incorporating these skills will empower you to: Attract his attention like a magnet when you relax more and do less Receive affection not because you told him to make more of an effort, but because he naturally seeks you out Feel more like yourself—and like yourself more If you've been trying to fix your relationship and it's not working, maybe the problem was never you, or your husband, or even the two of you as a couple. Maybe the problem is that nobody ever taught you the skills you need to foster respect, tenderness, and consideration. With humor and heart, The Empowered Wife shows you how to improve your relationship in ways you hadn't thought possible. You'll join a worldwide community of over 150,000 empowered wives who finally have the marriages they dreamed of when they said I do. |
| staying married and loving it: Woulda. Coulda. Shoulda. Jennifer Hurvitz, 2019-02-14 Imagine if there were a secret recipe to a successful and everlasting marriage, would you want it? Of course you would! And who better to stir it up than a woman who figured it all out just a bit too late ... after she signed her divorce papers. Jennifer Hurvitz, author of the best-selling book, One Happy Divorce: Hold the Bulls#!t, offers a no-B.S. look at what the divorce process really looks like for those contemplating a separation or divorce, or those already going through one. Take a deep breath and read as Jennifer shares her insight into what the greener grass honestly looks like. Jen hopes to change some minds ... and save a few marriages. |
| staying married and loving it: How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids Jancee Dunn, 2017-03-21 Get this for your pregnant friends, or yourself (People): a hilariously candid account of one woman's quest to bring her post-baby marriage back from the brink, with life-changing, real-world advice. Recommended by Nicole Cliffe in Slate Featured in People Picks A Red Tricycle Best Baby and Toddler Parenting Book of the Year One of Mother magazine's favorite parenting books of the Year How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids tackles the last taboo subject of parenthood: the startling, white-hot fury that new (and not-so-new) mothers often have for their mates. After Jancee Dunn had her baby, she found that she was doing virtually all the household chores, even though she and her husband worked equal hours. She asked herself: How did I become the 'expert' at changing a diaper? Many expectant parents spend weeks researching the best crib or safest car seat, but spend little if any time thinking about the titanic impact the baby will have on their marriage - and the way their marriage will affect their child. Enter Dunn, her well-meaning but blithely unhelpful husband, their daughter, and her boisterous extended family, who show us the ways in which outmoded family patterns and traditions thwart the overworked, overloaded parents of today. On the brink of marital Armageddon, Dunn plunges into the latest relationship research, solicits the counsel of the country's most renowned couples' and sex therapists, canvasses fellow parents, and even consults an FBI hostage negotiator on how to effectively contain an explosive situation. Instead of having the same fights over and over, Dunn and her husband must figure out a way to resolve their larger issues and fix their family while there is still time. As they discover, adding a demanding new person to your relationship means you have to reevaluate -- and rebuild -- your marriage. In an exhilarating twist, they work together to save the day, happily returning to the kind of peaceful life they previously thought was the sole province of couples without children. Part memoir, part self-help book with actionable and achievable advice, How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids is an eye-opening look at how the man who got you into this position in this first place is the ally you didn't know you had. |
| staying married and loving it: Divorce Busting Michele Weiner-Davis, 1992 A marriage counseling guide teaches readers how to target their present marital problems and set attainable goals for the future with strategies that help break destructive behavior patterns |
| staying married and loving it: The New I Do Susan Pease Gadoua, Vicki Larson, 2014-09-23 If half of all cars bought in America each year broke down, there would be a national uproar. But when people suggest that maybe every single marriage doesn't look like the next and isn't meant to last until death, there's nothing but a rash of proposed laws trying to force it to do just that. In The New I Do, therapist Susan Pease Gadoua and journalist Vicki Larson take a groundbreaking look at the modern shape of marriage to help readers open their minds to marrying more consciously and creatively. Offering actual models of less-traditional marriages, including everything from a parenting marriage (intended for the sake of raising and nurturing children) to a comfort or safety marriage (where people marry for financial security or companionship), the book covers unique options for couples interested in forging their own paths. With advice to help listeners decide what works for them, The New I Doacts as a guide to thinking outside the marital box and the framework for a new debate on marriage in the 21st century. |
| staying married and loving it: Bonnie and Stan Anna Stuart, 2019-02-21 'A fresh, original love story, beautifully told.' RUTH HOGAN, author of The Keeper of Lost Things After 50 years together Stan still adores his wife... so why is he dating again? Bonnie and Stan are soulmates. They met during the Swinging Sixties, to the soundtrack of The Beatles and the Merseybeat scene. Now they've grown up and grown old together, had children and grandchildren. They are finally building their dream home, when disaster strikes. Stan is running out of time, and can't bear the thought of leaving Bonnie alone. Alongside his teenage granddaughter Greya, he forms a plan to find Bonnie a new love of her life. And she must never find out... Bonnie & Stan is a poignant, surprising love story set during the Swinging Sixties and the present day. Ultimately feel-good and full of emotion, Bonnie & Stan will make your heart sing. |
| staying married and loving it: Betrayal Trauma Recovery Anne Blythe, 2019-05-05 A daily journal for women wondering if their husband's behavior is abusive. For women trying to determine if they should leave or stay. To help women decide if they want to divorce. A daily journal to help victims understand the reality and severity of their situation. For women who are considering separation or divorce due to their husband's lying, gaslighting, infidelity, emotional abuse, narcissistic behaviors. Visit btr.org for more information, and listen to the Betrayal Trauma Recovery podcast found on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify and other podcasting platforms. |
| staying married and loving it: Impossible Marriages Redeemed Leila Miller, 2020-03-19 Fifty stories of marriages brought back from the brink of disaster. Fifteen more stories of heroic spouses standing for their marriages after spousal abandonment. |
| staying married and loving it: What's It Like to Be Married to Me? Linda Dillow, 2011 This book is a call to young wives to look up, to reach higher, and choose to be faithful. |
| staying married and loving it: Desperate Marriages Gary Chapman, 2008-09-01 Countless couples today face major marital struggles. Dr. Gary Chapman communicates genuine hope for every marriage- even for those with deeply rooted wounds. Chapman provides positive steps for dealing with spouses who are: Workaholics Controlling Uncommunicative Physically, verbally, or sexually abusive Unfaithful Alcoholic or drug-abusing Depressed Irresponsible |
| staying married and loving it: Loving Your Spouse when You Feel Like Walking Away Gary Chapman, 2018 The revised and updated edition of the award-winning Desperate Marriages teaches how to better understand a spouse's behavior, take responsibility for one's own thoughts, feelings, and actions, and make choices that can have a lasting, positive impact. |
| staying married and loving it: The Professor Is In Karen Kelsky, 2015-08-04 The definitive career guide for grad students, adjuncts, post-docs and anyone else eager to get tenure or turn their Ph.D. into their ideal job Each year tens of thousands of students will, after years of hard work and enormous amounts of money, earn their Ph.D. And each year only a small percentage of them will land a job that justifies and rewards their investment. For every comfortably tenured professor or well-paid former academic, there are countless underpaid and overworked adjuncts, and many more who simply give up in frustration. Those who do make it share an important asset that separates them from the pack: they have a plan. They understand exactly what they need to do to set themselves up for success. They know what really moves the needle in academic job searches, how to avoid the all-too-common mistakes that sink so many of their peers, and how to decide when to point their Ph.D. toward other, non-academic options. Karen Kelsky has made it her mission to help readers join the select few who get the most out of their Ph.D. As a former tenured professor and department head who oversaw numerous academic job searches, she knows from experience exactly what gets an academic applicant a job. And as the creator of the popular and widely respected advice site The Professor is In, she has helped countless Ph.D.’s turn themselves into stronger applicants and land their dream careers. Now, for the first time ever, Karen has poured all her best advice into a single handy guide that addresses the most important issues facing any Ph.D., including: -When, where, and what to publish -Writing a foolproof grant application -Cultivating references and crafting the perfect CV -Acing the job talk and campus interview -Avoiding the adjunct trap -Making the leap to nonacademic work, when the time is right The Professor Is In addresses all of these issues, and many more. |
| staying married and loving it: Living Single and Loving It! Minister Barbara Bullard, 2012-06-15 Ps 42 as the deer panteth after the water brook so is my soul panteth after the o lord as our soul long after god our life will begin to see change there are all kinds of challenges in this world but when we reconize who god is this is where are strenght comes from keep trusting god as our life changes |
| staying married and loving it: When the One You Love Wants to Leave Donald R. Harvey, 1993 This book is about marital separation. More importantly, it tells you what to do when you face separation--a book that was written in response to a very real need. Although separation is an event confronting many marriages, there is actually very little help available for couples painfully grappling with this crisis. |
| staying married and loving it: We'll Always Have Summer Jenny Han, 2012-04-24 The summer after her first year of college, Isobel Belly Conklin is faced with a choice between Jeremiah and Conrad Fisher, brothers she has always loved, when Jeremiah proposes marriage and Conrad confesses that he still loves her. |
| staying married and loving it: Staying Close Dennis Rainey, 2003-09-02 Countless married couples end up living alone – in the same house. Over twenty-eight years of conducting Weekend to Remember conferences have convinced Dennis and Barbara Rainey that isolation is the number-one problem in marriages today. But they believe it's possible to overcome marital drift and experience the miracle of oneness. This book provides a positive, workable strategy for keeping your marriage vital and intimate. Included are proven principles and hands-on exercises to help you: understand the personal and cultural forces that isolate you from your spouse manage your schedules, workloads, roles, and responsibilities without losing sight of each other allos for (and enjoy) individual differences while maintaining unity build an atmosphere of cooperation by meeting each other more than halfwey affair-proof your relationship (or heal it after the fact) grow closer duing hard times instead of letting your troubles pull you apart create a safe atmosphere for transparent communication discover the secrets of a mutually rewarding sex life leave a legacy of love and unity to your family and friends Previous Edition: 0-8499-3343-9 |
| staying married and loving it: Help! I'm Married to My Pastor Jani Ortlund, 2020-12-17 Ministry is hard. And every ministry wife needs—and deserves—encouragement. A woman marries a man, not his ministry. But all too often her husband's calling complicates their life together. What if ministry life isn't what she bargained for? What happens when her children make mistakes? How does she deal with church gossip, or even slander? As a pastor's wife of almost fifty years, Jani Ortlund addresses these questions, along with many others, as she offers encouragement and guidance to ministry wives. Jani reminds readers that God works out his delightfully good purposes in and through their sacrifices. |
| staying married and loving it: A 14-Day Romance Challenge Sharon Jaynes, 2017-01-01 Captivate Your Husband All Over Again More than 250 ways to WOW your man Does your marriage need a little help in the romance department? Has it grown ho-hum in the daily routine? If so, it's time to spice up your relationship and rekindle the passion with hundreds of creative ways to show your man just how much you love him. Bestselling author and conference speaker Sharon Jaynes offers heart-stirring inspiration and simple ideas that will put a smile on your husband's face and a spark in your marriage. Get ready to... wow your guy with simple acts of affection he'll treasure for a lifetime wake up the passion that was God's idea in the first place watch your marriage grow stronger and your love grow deeper Take the 14-Day Romance Challenge— and make your husband feel like the luckiest man on earth. |
| staying married and loving it: Fighting for Your Marriage While Separated Linda Rooks, 2019 In this practical, gospel-centered book on the subject of separation, men and women who are separated but hopeful for restoration will discover life-changing truths about God, themselves, and their marriages. Fighting for Your Marriage While Separated by Linda W. Rooks explores practical answers for men and women in the midst of a marriage crisis. A home ripped apart by one spouse leaving reverberates with a host of unanswered questions. Simple answers dont existheartrending complexities do. After finding hope, strength, and encouragement for their marriages in the words of Broken Heart on Hold, many readers continue on their journeys with new questions as they take the next step. Fighting for Your Marriage While Separated begins where Broken Heart on Hold left off, continuing to guide readers through the labyrinths of separation, this time with practical answers to their questions. From diving into topics such as relationship dynamics and healing, protecting children, and praying for restoration, to deciding on boundaries and learning to live with the same spouse in a new marriage, Rooks illustrates what rebuilding a marriage looks likeand how the sweet intimacy of Christ is in the waiting. Through biblical wisdom, personal experience navigating her own separation and restoration in marriage, and nine years of ministry to marriages in crisis, author Linda W. Rooks offers hope to many who feel hopeless, sharing true stories, practical answers, and Scripture-based truth along their journeys toward wholeness. |
| staying married and loving it: Staying Together William Glasser, M.D., Carleen Glasser, 1996-03-15 Staying Together is Dr. Glasser's deeply personal guide to maintaining a fulfilling marriage. Dr. Glasser advises readers on how to create loving and lasting marriages by applying control theory--his theory of how we function psychologically as each of us attempts to control our life--to relationships. The result is a wealth of new information about who would make a compatible partner and how to improve any relationship. |
| staying married and loving it: The Power of Starting Something Stupid Natalie Norton, 2019 What if the smartest people in the world understand something that the rest of us don't? (They do.) What if they know that in order to achieve success, they will sometimes have to do things that others may initially perceive as stupid?The fact of the matter is that the smartest people in the world don't run from stupid, they lean into it (in a smart way).In The Power of Starting Something Stupid, Richie Norton redefines stupid as we know it, demonstrating that life-changing ideas are often tragically mislabeled stupid. What if the key to success, creativity, and fulfillment in your life lies in the potential of those stupid ideas? This deeply inspiring book will teach you:¿ How to crush fear, make dreams happen, and live without regret.¿ How to overcome obstacles such as lack of time, lack of education, or lack of money.¿ The 5 actions of the New Smart to achieve authentic success.No more excuses. Learn how to start something stupid-the smartest thing you can do. Drawing on years of research, including hundreds of face-to-face interviews and some of the world's greatest success stories past and present, Richie shows you how stupid is the New Smart-the common denominator for success, creativity, and innovation in business and life. |
| staying married and loving it: It's a Man's World and a Woman's Universe Patricia Allen PhD., 2017-03-09 It’s a Man’s World and a Woman’s Universe delves into the challenging and sometimes uncomfortable realm of interpersonal communication. It takes the reader on a journey of growth, with valuable insight into the inner workings of the mind as it relates to the duality of the individual’s energy. It is the ultimate handbook for learning how to develop greater understanding of how to communicate and foster deeper, longer lasting relationships. Learn to harness your energy rather than work against it. Learn to recognize and embrace your role, and how to implement and optimize your strengths in all your interactions, whether social, romantic, or professional. |
| staying married and loving it: I Like Being Married Michael Leach, Therese J. Borchard, 2004-04-20 From the reflections of famous people and the stories of everyday folk to classic love letters and contemporary ten best lists, this delightfully eclectic treasury shines a spotlight on the many joys of marriage. I Like Being Married is the ultimate celebration of the ties that keep loving couples together in good times and bad. With a guest list that includes Paul Newman and Joannne Woodward, Nancy and Ronald Reagan, Queen Victoria, George Burns, and Secretary of State Colin Powell (to name just a few); poetic tributes from Homer, Shakespeare, and Elizabeth Barrett Browning; and wedding readings from the Bible and other religious traditions, it captures the magic and deep-seated sense of commitment at the heart of married life. I Like Being Married shows that the institution of marriage is integral to our common humanity. There are heartwarming stories of courtship–including Mikhail Gorbachev’s charming Chasing Raisa and Rosalyn Carter’s story of meeting Jimmy for the first time. Jerry Stiller, Celine Dion, and others who have broken the rules describe how they overcame family expectations, age differences, and other obstacles to wed the people they love. In moving and amusing portraits, husbands and wives reveal the qualities and the quirks that make their mates endearing, and vignettes by Ruby Dee, Roy Rogers, and Walter Payton capture the special joys that children bring to a marriage. Long-married couples look back on a lifetime of love–and look forward to the future with hope. Lists of the ten best books, songs, movies, and sitcoms about marriage, along with evocative illustrations, round off this unusual, multifaceted look at marital bliss. Filled with stories, memories, and musings, I Like Being Married is not only an ideal gift for showers, weddings, and anniversaries but is the perfect way to explore the true meaning of marriage. |
| staying married and loving it: Staying Married Anita Doreen Diggs, Vera S. Paster, 1999-06 In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Vera S. Paster, a marriage counselor and therapist, and Anita Doreen Diggs, author of The African American Resource Guide, help African American couples cope with all of the pressures on their marriage and guide them in re-discovering the joy, intimacy and passion of their relationship. Dr. Paster discusses the difficulties African American couples face, including white collar women marrying blue collar men; the problems of blended families; bringing aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents back into your life; the stereotype of black male as king; the heartbreak of depression, addiction, abuse and adultery; and many other important issues. In her warm, down-to-earth style, she reveals the steps that every couple must take to overcome these difficulties and put their marriage on solid footing. By showing black couples how to draw on the unique strengths of their forefathers, she gives husbands and wives the traditional tools they need to get through the tough times. In addition, she offers suggestions on what not to bring up in an argument, 50 ways to enhance your marriage, using community activism and church involvement to bring you closer together, and much more. A unique book that answers all of your questions and concerns, STAYING MARRIED is a wise voice to help you successfully build a loving relationship that will last a lifetime. |
| staying married and loving it: Conversational Rape Dr Pat Allen, 2012-05-01 |
| staying married and loving it: The Marriage Benefit Mark O'Connell, 2008 The Marriage Benefit reveals how staying together in midlife--when it often seems easier to leave--offers big payoffs in mental and physical health and well-being.--Provided by the publisher. |
STAYING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
STAYING definition: 1. present participle of stay 2. to not move away from or leave a place or situation: 3. to…. Learn more.
STAYING Synonyms: 248 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster
Synonyms for STAYING: permanent, stable, lasting, enduring, durable, resilient, everlasting, thriving; Antonyms of STAYING: weak, soft, wasted, worn, delicate, tender, exhausted, …
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To linger or wait in order to do or experience something: We stayed to watch the final minutes of the game. 2. a. To continue or persist in an action or activity: stayed with the original plan; …
STAYING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
STAYING definition: to continue or remain in a certain place, position, etc | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples
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to spend some time in a place, in a situation, with a person or group, etc.: He stayed in the army for ten years. to continue to be as specified, as to condition or state: to stay clean. to hold out …
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Present participle of stay. A stay or visit. Are you staying in my house? She had no intention of staying here. Is she still staying with you? Or worse, staying with her for eternity but hating her. …
What does staying mean? - Definitions.net
Definition of staying in the Definitions.net dictionary. Meaning of staying. What does staying mean? Information and translations of staying in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions …
staying - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
A stay or visit.
to stay vs staying | Examples & Usage | Grammar
Purpose or Intention: Use the infinitive "to stay" when you want to express a purpose, intention, desire, or potential action. I want to stay in a cozy cabin during my vacation. Activity or …
STAYING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
STAYING definition: 1. present participle of stay 2. to not move away from or leave a place or situation: 3. to…. Learn more.
STAYING Synonyms: 248 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster
Synonyms for STAYING: permanent, stable, lasting, enduring, durable, resilient, everlasting, thriving; Antonyms of STAYING: weak, soft, wasted, worn, delicate, tender, exhausted, …
181 Synonyms & Antonyms for STAYING - Thesaurus.com
Find 181 different ways to say STAYING, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.
Staying - definition of staying by The Free Dictionary
To linger or wait in order to do or experience something: We stayed to watch the final minutes of the game. 2. a. To continue or persist in an action or activity: stayed with the original plan; …
STAYING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
STAYING definition: to continue or remain in a certain place, position, etc | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples
staying - WordReference.com Dictionary of English
to spend some time in a place, in a situation, with a person or group, etc.: He stayed in the army for ten years. to continue to be as specified, as to condition or state: to stay clean. to hold out …
Staying Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary
Present participle of stay. A stay or visit. Are you staying in my house? She had no intention of staying here. Is she still staying with you? Or worse, staying with her for eternity but hating her. …
What does staying mean? - Definitions.net
Definition of staying in the Definitions.net dictionary. Meaning of staying. What does staying mean? Information and translations of staying in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions …
staying - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
A stay or visit.
to stay vs staying | Examples & Usage | Grammar
Purpose or Intention: Use the infinitive "to stay" when you want to express a purpose, intention, desire, or potential action. I want to stay in a cozy cabin during my vacation. Activity or …
