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a must have, must read book..

2008-08-26
I call this book a " Loving, lasting Marriage Manual", its a must have,must read.I should have been introduced to this book long ago.. if u guide your marriage by this manual no doubt it will be loving and lasting..

A Must Have

2008-02-13
For anyone who is serious about his relationship, this book is a must have. It is very informative and fair and will definately be beneficial if you have an open mind. It is written in very easy to understood language and clearly shows that both men and women have an important role to play in making their relationship work! You will never regret purchasing this book.

Great book on Marriage

2007-01-19
Gary Smalley hits the nail on the head when he descibes what women really need from their husbands in this wonderful book. I have read many marriage books and this one will remain at the top. Any man would be wise to heed his advice. There is also a part of the book for women to learn what it is their husbands really need. Enjoy!
Sharon

Lots of Good Insights but rigid .

2006-04-23
Smalley has alot of good insights but he is too rigid ,he places all of the responsibility on the husband . For a more balanced view try Haltzmans Secrets of Happily Married men or Michelle Weiner Davis .

Very sexist

2004-12-23
This book is written by a OLD man. His views express a time when life was good for men and hard for women. If the traditional marriage was such a nifty niche for women, then why aren't they still there? This book will only be satisying to men and the elderly. You will see alot more of these types of books in the future as men desperately try to hang on to the oppressively patriarchal society they created with their might makes right world order . As you can see, it's backfiring.

I Understand Where My Husband Is Coming From...

2001-07-02
Best-selling author Gary Smalley shares the principles of strong marriage by combining two of his previously published works.

Hidden Keys to a Loving and Lasting Marriage

2000-05-30
A few months ago my wife and I were having some troubles. I was at my best friends house talking about it when he handed me a book called "The Joy of Committed Love." I explained to him that no man would be caught reading a book with that title and he said..."Just open it to the flaged page showing 122 ways that men offend their wives. I read through 50 of them and put the book down...I had done all 50! I picked the book back up and read the last 72...I had done all of them as well! I borrowed the book and read it cover to cover on a business trip, and have been trying to buy my own copy since. "The Joy of Committed Love" has been reprinted as "The Hidden Keys to a Loving and Lasting Marriage." Just as soon as I type my last period I am placing an order for 3 more copies. Nothing in life is guaranteed...but this book worked for me...and now my wife and I could not be happier. If you care about your current relationship...or your next...Buy This Book!

Excuses, excuses!

2000-01-16
This book has an underlying negative view of relationships. It might be good for couples in very traditional relationships that are beginning to learn how to create something different. However, for the most part this book emphasizes gender differences and uses them as an excuse for why relationships are not fulfilling. The recommendations are either very simplistic...or manipulative. None seemed to be productive or long-lasting solutions. I bought "The 5 Languages of Love" by Gary Chapman at the same time as this book, and found it to be extremely helpful and productive. (My boyfriend even enjoyed it too!)

This book was eye opening

1999-06-11
Me and my wife have just recently seperated.This book really open me up to what I had been doing wrong and what I had not been doing.There is hope for marriages. If their were only more people out there trying to help.I dont know if me and my wife will reconcile,but I've learned alot.

One of the very best how-to marriage books I've read

1999-03-17
This is an excellent resource for applying great marriage principles into marriage. These ideas are real marriage enhancers that can help anyone, whether the marriage is on the rocks or doing ok. I can agree with most theories on marriage, but this book gives actual hands-on advice that will transform your marriage