Discover the data-driven secrets to creating the marriage of your dreams.
Healthy, evidence-based, biblical advice for marriage.
How many times have you been told, “Marriage is HARD?”
Of course marriage can be hard. Life is hard!
But what if you didn’t have to be doomed to a “hard” marriage? What if, instead, there were evidence-based approach to help your marriage be STRONG so that when life is hard your marriage makes it easier?
And what if the reason marriage is so hard is because we’ve been given the wrong foundation for what makes a healthy Christian marriage?
In The Marriage You Want we reveal the common themes among happy marriages, offering practical, biblical, evidence-based steps you can take to create the marriage of your dreams.
You pledged to each other “for better or for worse”–so let’s make sure you get that “better” instead of being doomed to “worse”!
Reviews of The Marriage You Want
★★★★★
“I don’t think it’s possible to heed the advice in this book and not have literally the best marriage! It is packed full of real, practical advice; advice that is fully backed by statistics and, most importantly, Scripture.”
– G. M.
★★★★★
“We listened to the into and Chapter 1 of the audiobook during a walk on Saturday, then did a couple pages from the study guide over dinner. We both apologized for specific hurtful attitudes and words we’ve said over the years… It was the best date we’ve had in a while!“
– M.
★★★★★
“If we had read this book at the start of our marriage, we would have avoided so many issues!”
– Rachel H.
The Marriage You Want is a different kind of Christian marriage book.
Instead of the typical pat answers and personal opinions, The Marriage You Want is an evidence-based approach to building a healthy Christian marriage–and partnership is the key!
With The Marriage You Want, discover:
The Date Night Myth
Find out what common marriage advice doesn’t actually make a difference–except in potentially draining your wallet!
The Real Reason you Feel Distant
The science behind connection and acceptance in marriage might be based on something you weren’t expecting. Find out the secrets of connected couples and what makes intimacy possible.
The conflict bigger than sex & money
What is a bigger marriage-killer than fighting about sex or money? Dive into the data to figure out what’s really causing marriages to crumble!
Why Sex Stops
Discover the THREE big marriage habits that explain a whopping 86.8% of sexless marriages–and how to prevent it from happening in your marriage.
Where to buy The Marriage You Want in print, ebook, and audiobook:
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(Amazon alternative for Canadians)
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Get the complete curriculum
The Marriage You Want also has a study guide and a video series to equip marriages with the tools they need to succeed. If you want more than just the book, we have lots of options:
Audiobook available, recorded by Keith and Sheila!
8-week video series for small groups, church marriage groups, and couples!
Study guide to dig deeper and offer premarital counselling or to do a marriage check-in!
The book
Based on a matched pair survey of over 1,300 couples, plus another 5,000 respondents, The Marriage You Want delivers tangible, practical steps for Christian couples who are tired of advice that makes marriage seem like a slog, and are ready for a real happily-ever-after.
Available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats (narrated by the authors).
The Study Guide
This study guide is perfet for premarital counselling, small groups, or couples wanting to dig deeper in order to grow closer, have those conversations you’ve been putting off, and work towards building the kind of marriage you’ve always wanted.
The Video Series
This 8-week video series is perfect for small groups, marriage studies, or any couple who wants to delve deeper and be challenged to not just read about what makes a great marriage, but actually apply the principles you’ve learned.
With a Video Series for Book Clubs and Small Groups
This 8-week video series is streamable AND downloadable, recorded by the authors Sheila and Keith Gregoire. This curriculum will help you dive deep and take the data in this book to the next level with practical tips and discussion questions to work through as a group! Perfect for couples, book clubs, small groups, or churches.