I Promise: How 5 Essential Commitments Determine the Destiny of Your Marriage - Hardcover

Smalley, Dr Gary

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1591453860 ISBN 13: 9781591453864

Publisher: Integrity Publishers, 2006

Synopsis

In "I Promise," America's foremost marriage expert comes to a startling new conclusion: Great marriages are built on a foundation of trust, not behavioral skills. So, it's not enough to learn your partner's love language, become proficient in conflict resolution, learn to control your emotions and even become an expert in the bedroom. If your spouse does not feel safe enough to open up his or her heart without fear of being judged, criticized, blamed or rejected, nothing you do will be effective. It's only when couples feel emotionally "safe" that they can truly become one, as God intended. Based on 10 years of research, Dr. Gary Smalley shares five heartfelt promises you can make to your mate that are guaranteed to build trust and help your spouse become the true soulmate, lover and friend you desire.

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About the Author

Dr. Gary Smalley is the president and founder of the Smalley Relationship Center and the author or coauthor of more than 40 marriage and parenting books, including the bestsellers Making Love Last Forever, The Blessing and The DNA of Relationships and the award-winning Redemption fiction series (with Karen Kingsbury). He has appeared on national television programs such as Oprah, Larry King Live and The Today Show as well as numerous national radio programs. As a speaker, he has spoken to millions of people in over 100 major cities in the U.S. as well as countries all over the world. Gary and his wife, Norma, have been married for 41 years and live in Branson, Missouri. They have three adult children and eight grandchildren.

From AudioFile

The authors impeccable grasp of what makes a marriage work is better than ever in his latest relationship guide. Nathan Larkin sounds unusually calm and centered as he spells out Smalleys advice: Ironclad commitment to each other--no matter what happens--is an absolute necessity to promote mutual trust and authentic growth. The little things are also important: how we manage our appearance, habits, and career; how we listen; and how we show appreciation. Smalleys lists of commitments and recommendations are illustrated with cogent stories from his own marriage and those of his clients. They show that security is best achieved when we serve our spouses daily and anchor ourselves to Gods love and authority. T.W. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Integrity Publishers
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1591453860
• ISBN 13: 9781591453864
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224