Product Description

Blueprints for a Solid Marriage is a practical book with simple tools to assess your marriage: Is the foundation solid? Is there a room that needs repair? Maybe there's an area that could use a "remodel" or just some cleaning up to revitalize the relationship. While focusing on the basics, the book contains a lot of wisdom and practical applications that make this an easy-to-use resource for couples. The book also includes an assessment tool that can be used in a variety of situations to help couples form the foundation of a new marriage or to improve a struggling marriage.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #815958 in Books
• Published on: 2006-03-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 240 pages

Review
An admirable job of creating a model of marriage maintenance-full of ideas for growing together in the seasons of marriage. -- Gary Thomas Author of Sacred Marriage

Dr. Stephens strapped on his carpenter’s belt and hammered together a book full of tools to help couples find happiness! -- Pam and Bill Farrel Authors of Men Are Like Waffles—Women Are Like Spaghetti

Dr. Steve Stephens is that rare psychiatrist who can communicate to couples with strikingly succinct yet uplifting modern parables. -- Michael J. McManus President of Marriage Savers

From the Back Cover

A marriage is like a house. It requires time, effort, and regular maintenance. In this unique, do-it-yourself guide to “home” improvement, you will receive immediate, practical assistance. Whether it’s simply light remodeling, minor repairs, or major reconstruction, Blueprints for a Solid Marriage helps you quickly assess and enhance your relationship by laying the foundation for marital bliss with engaging stories and a detailed plan for “marriage improvement projects.”

Learn about:

• the family room: ideas for sparking fun
• the bedroom: deepening intimacy
• the study: tips for intellectual closeness
• the storm cellar: handling crisis and reconciliation

With 12 rooms to appraise, there are more than 50 practical projects for you to work on together to build a more solid marriage.

About the Author
Dr. Steve Stephens is a licensed psychologist, marriage and family counselor, life coach, spiritual mentor, and fellow pilgrim. He is the author of more than 20 books and coauthor of the bestselling Lists to Live By series. He loves life, God, and his family. He lives in Oregon with his wife, Tami, and their three children. Visit him online at drstevestephens.com and riskingfaith.com. There you will find an interactive discussion forum for Risking Faith, as well as personal and small-group study guides. Visit Steve's Website: [www.drstevestephens.com].

Customer Reviews

A great resource!
Blueprints is a great resource for all levels of marriage covering all areas. A very comprehensive book to use throughout the life time of a marriage. An excellent book to add to my collection.

Not what I was expecting
This book was not what I was expecting. It is basically about how to remodel your house with your spouse as a relationship-building and teamwork exercise. If you don't own a house or you aren't into remodeling then this book probably isn't for you.