"Marriage is God's answer for our deepest human need - COMPANIONSHIP."

And that, according to counselor and relationship expert Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the New York Times bestseller The Five Love Languages, is to have a deep and lasting union with another - truly become one.
But how can you build that oneness from the beginning?
With the expert wisdom and practical common sense that have made him a popular speaker worldwide, Dr. Chapman helps couples with such questions as….
"Why won't my spouse change?"
"What does it really mean to love someone else?"
"How do I get him to listen to me?"
"What if I'm the only one working at the marriage?"
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."

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© 2005 by Gary Chapman
Moody Publishers, Chicago

"Are you and your spouse speaking the same language?
He sends you flowers when what you really want is time to talk. She gives you a hug when what you really need is a home-cooked meal. The problem isn't your love - it's your language!
In this audio version of the international best seller, Dr. Gary Chapman reveals how different people express love in different ways. In fact, there are five specific languages of love:
Quality Time, Words of Affirmation, Gifts, Acts of Service, Physical Touch

What speaks volumes to you may be meaningless to your spouse. But here, at last, is the key to understanding each other's unique needs. Apply the right principles, learn the right language, and soon you'll know the profound satisfaction and joy of being able to express your love - and feeling truly loved in return.

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In their forward, Dr. Tony and Lois Evans, say:
"This easy-to-read book has marvelously blended the glory of sex with the realities of life. It addresses real people in a real world without compromising God's wonderful design and purpose for His gift of sex…
There is no question that this groundbreaking work by Dr. William Cutrer and Sandi Glahn is the answer for those who wish to take the subject of sex out of the closet while keeping it out of the gutter. It will help those who read it address their actions and attitudes regarding sex in light of God's unique purpose for humankind. It will also provide hope, encouragement, and direction for those who are open and willing to bring their sexuality under the lordship of Jesus Christ."

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© 2001 by Cutrer and Sandra Glahn
Kregel Publications

The joining of husband and wife in marriage is the most fulfilling human relationship possible. There is nothing like being loved unconditionally and intimately, decade after decade, by someone who promises to be there for better or worse for the remaining days of your lives.

For this reason, nurturing and celebrating each other is the most important investment of time and energy you can make as a couple. And as millions around the world can testify, the surest way to preserving a marriage is by applying the principles outlined in God's Word.

With Bible-based insights shared by today's foremost family advocate, Love for a Lifetime is a modern classic. This newly updated edition delivers the wisdom that will bring success to your marriage….for as long as you both shall live.

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© 1987, 1993, 1996, 1998, 2003 by James Dobson, Inc.
Published by Multnomah GiftsTM,
A division of Multnomah® Publishers, Inc., Sisters, Oregon

The Seven Conflicts reveals seven hidden issues that are the underlying cause of most of the conflict in married life:

*Security *Responsibility *Openness
*Loyalty *Caring *Connection
*Order

Among other insights, the authors will show that:

*Disagreements over money are often not about money at all, but Security.
*In-law arguments are really questions of Loyalty: Whose side are you on, anyway?

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© 2003 by Tim and Joy Downs
Moody Publishers

What will it take to make your marriage SIZZLE?
Time after time His Needs, Her Needs has topped the charts as the best marriage book available. Because more than any other, this book helps husbands and wives give each other what they need most in marriage.

Over one million couples who have read His Needs, Her Needs have learned to make their marriages sizzle, and they are recommending it to others. Join those who have seen spectacular changes in their marriages by following Dr. Harley's tried and proven counsel. You will discover that an outstanding marriage can be more than a dream - it can be your reality.

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© 1986, 1994, 2001 by Willard F. Harley, Jr.
Published by Fleming H. Revell a division of Baker Book House Company
Tenth printing, October 2004

BREAK THE CODEPENDENT CYCLE

"I just keep telling myself that if I try harder, I'll be able to fix him."

"I spend all of my time and energy doing all the right things and trying to please everyone. And yet, at the end of the day, I still feel guilty. Why?"

"I vowed I'd never marry a man like Dad. But here I am married to a man who is married to his job, just like Dad."

If you identify with any of these statements, you - like one in four Americans - may be codependent. Let the doctors of the Minirth-Meier Clinic walk you through their ten proven stages to recovery from codependency, introducing a new dimension: the important stage of seeing God's unconditional love as the answer to your deepest emotional needs and your hunger for love.

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© 1989 Thomas Nelson Publishers

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"Igniting passion in the People of God through the proclamation of truth.
Romantic Love …that blesses and affirms….that strengthens and nourishes both man and woman. Romantic love lasts a lifetime…Impossible? Not only is it possible, God's Word teaches us how to light the fire of romantic love and keep it burning. These truths are found in the often neglected book, the Song of Solomon. This series will help you uncover and apply these powerful truths directly to your life and marriage."

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Tastefully bold, playfully honest, Rekindling the Romance is the handbook for reviving the romantic intoxication that marked the early days of your relationship.

Divided into two parts - one especially for men written by Dennis, the other for women written by Barbara - Rekindling the Romance is like a refreshingly candid conversation with a trusted friend.

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© 2004 by Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Nelson Books

Dennis and Barbara Rainey tell how a decision to pray together daily strengthened their understanding of one another, reduced conflict, and knit their hearts together in a deep, spiritual bond. Their thirty days of reflections can do the same for your relationship - starting today!

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© 2002 by Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Multnomah Publishers

America's family coaches share new research that may surprise you and change the way you experience your marriage. Based on surprising results from a national survey on couples' need in marriage, The 5 Love Needs of Men & Women explodes some of the myths about marriage. It leads husbands and wives to a deeper understanding of each other and gives practical steps to developing a truly great marriage.

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© 2000 by Gary and Barbara Rosberg

The Language of Love
Authors:Gary Smalley and John Trent, PhD

The frustration of missing out on meaningful communication affects not only our marriage, but also our friendships, parent-child and professional relationships. This book explores "emotional word pictures", a time-tested method that enables us to bridge those communications gaps. Word picture are a language of love we can all learn to speak. The authors explain how word pictures help us capture peoples attention, make our messages memorable, open the door to greater intimacy and bring about lasting change.

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© 1988, 1991 by Gary Smalley and John Trent, PhD
Tyndale House Publishers

Learn how to make love and romance last - FOREVER
Are you looking for a love guarantee? In this extraordinary book, marriage expert Gary Smalley shows you how to stay in love through all the stages of life. From first attraction to lifelong commitment, Gary's proven techniques and practical advice show you how to pursue and keep the love you want, and how to energize your relationship with enduring, passion-filled love. With memorable word pictures, he reveals the secrets behind his "love guarantee."

Love's Best-Kept Secret
Love's Number One Enemy
Love's CLIFF Notes for Men

Open this book and begin your journey to "forever love."

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© 1996 by Gary Smalley
Word Publishing - Dallas, London, Vancouver, Melbourne

In his new book, Gary Smalley offers powerful insights for understanding and improving our personal lives, marriages and careers. Here is his most important relationships material arranged into a simple plan of action. The concepts spring from his award-winning film series, "Love Is a Decision."

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© 1989 by Gary Smalley and John Trent, Ph.D.

Is your crazy-busy pace keeping you apart? Stop long enough to find each other and your common path by getting away to get it together. When you invest in a weekend away, you and your spouse can reconnect, refresh, and refocus. You'll build parallel lives that pursue a common vision - and avoid a head-on collision.
This book serves as a write-in workbook / toolbox to plan your time together.

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© 2005 by Fellowship Bible Church
Family Life Publishing

Communication: Key to Your Marriage
Author: H. Norman Wright

Learn to speak your spouse's language.

Your marriage is your most important human relationship. What does it take to make it intimate, loving and fun? It starts with knowing how to talk to your spouse. Communication is the key to a happy marriage.

In this new, updated edition of the best-selling classic, trusted marriage and family counselor Dr. H. Norman Wright goes beyond talking about the differences in the way men and women communicate and shows you how to do it! Whether you've been married for years or plan to be soon, this book will help you understand each other at a new and deeper level.

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© 2000 by H. Norman Wright
Regal, a Division of Gospel Light