The Marriage You've Always Dreamed Of

by Smalley, Greg

• ISBN13: 9780842355285
• ISBN10: 0842355286
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-01-30
• Publisher: TYNDALE HOUSE PUBLISHERS

Summary

The Marriage You've Always Dreamed Ofoffers couples usable, practical tools that, when applied, will help them break away from discouraging patterns and significantly increase the level of satisfaction in their marriages. Often, in an attempt to get one to do what the other wants, couples play on each other's core fears, which results in responses that injure the relationship. Greg Smalley helps couples identify their repetitive negative patterns of relating, which he calls the "fear dance." His profound relationship insight is taught through helpful lessons about honor, respect, and caregiving.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	xiii
Introduction: Meet the Doc	xv
Marriage 911	1	(12)
PART 1---LIVING WELL IN GOSHEN
When the Good Times Roll	13	(22)
PART 2---GETTING STUCK IN EGYPT
Descending into Misery	35	(18)
Doing a Destructive Dance	53	(28)
PART 3---BREAKING THE RHYTHM OF THE DANCE
Dance Step #1: Taking Personal Responsibility	81	(22)
Dance Step #2: Learning to Forgive	103	(18)
Dance Step #3: Honoring Each Other	121	(12)
Dance Step #4: Taking Care of Yourself	133	(12)
Dance Step #5: Finding Treasures in Trials	145	(20)
Dance Step #6: Resolving Conflict through Communication	165	(26)
PART 4---ENTERING THE PROMISED LAND
Depending on God's Power	191	(18)
What Is Your Dream?	209	(10)
Appendix: Identifying Your Fear Dance	219	(12)
Notes	231	(4)
The DNA of Relationships Campaign	235	(4)
About the Smalley Marriage Institute	239	(2)
About the Author	241