FOTF Complete Guide: The First Five Years of Marriage : Launching a Lifelong, Successful Relationship (Hardcover)

I've said for years that there's no substitute for honoring and valuing your spouse. But that takes practice, and those first five years can be a rough shakedown cruise! Keeping this book handy can help you build a relationship that stays afloat in spite of money worries, sexual storms, new-baby stress, and confused communication. The best is yet to come in your marriage, and this guide will get you there."-Gary Smalley, Author of The DNA of Relationships"What happens in the first five years of marriage will largely determine the quality of the marriage for years to come. The step from being single to being married is a giant step, and the learning curve is steep. Here is a book that gives the practical help every couple needs to build a healthy marriage. It should be required reading for all newly married couples."-Gary D. Chapman, Ph.D. Author of The Five Love Languagesand The Four Seasons of Marriage"All of us want a 'happily ever after' ending to our own journey through marriage. But once the initial glow of romance turns into the daily grind, we need help! Whether you are a newlywed or a Christian in ministry leadership, you need this book. Written by an extraordinary team of counselors, The Complete Guide to the First Five Years of Marriageis filled with practical, biblical advice. You have questions? They have answers! Buy one book for yourself and ten more to use as wedding gifts!"-Carol Kent Speaker and author of When I Lay My Isaac Down"This book is a gem. Practical. Exhaustive. Packed with wisdom. A perfect gift for any newlywed or engaged couple."-Gary ThomasAuthor of Sacred Marriageand Sacred Influence"'The fourth wedding anniversary seems to be the most crucial when it comes to couples divorcing or staying together.' That's a quote and conclusion from a major study that found that couples who stayed together five years or longer reduced their chances of divorce each year thereafter. That's also why this new Focus on the Family book is so timely and important for you to read if you're a newly married couple-or to give to that newly married couple in your life. Let this incredible team of marriage and family experts get your marriage off to a great start."-John Trent, Ph.D. President of The Center for Strong Families Author of Breaking the Cycle of Divorce"The Complete Guide to the First Five Years of Marriageis a culturally relevant, comprehensive guide, using very practical, relatable examples. It teaches how to lay a solid foundation that can withstand any adversity, and will cause your marriage to mature and flourish. This book touches every aspect of what it is to love, and we highly recommend it as a must read for those about to be married, those in the first five years, and even those beyond."-John and Korey Cooper Christian recording artists, Skillet, married nine years"As I began reading through The Complete Guide to the First Five Years of Marriage,two thoughts immediately came to mind. One, I wish I'd had this book to read 17 years ago, when my husband, Brian, and I were married. Two, I can't wait to give this book to couples contemplating marriage. What a powerful tool this book will prove to be. The Complete Guide to the First Five Years of Marriageis filled with godly wisdom and counsel."-Crystal Lewis, Christian recording artist