Who Did You Really Marry? Participant's Guide Participant's Guide edition

Jacket Description/Back: See your marriage through God's eyesWhat happened to that perfect person you married? When did you turn into opposites? And where did all those nasty conflicts come from?The Inventor of marriage has the answers. After all, He created you and your spouse--and knows how both of you can best communicate, cooperate, and negotiate. In "Essentials of Marriage: Who Did You Really Marry?" you'll discover Bible-based strategies for understanding and bonding with your spouse--no matter how long you've been together. It starts with a lively DVD presentation from some of today's top experts--Gary Smalley, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, Dr. John Trent, Dr. Gary Chapman, Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg, Dr. Juli Slattery, Dr. Greg Smalley, and Mitch Temple. The adventure continues with this Participant's Guide--just what you need to apply that practical wisdom to "your" marriage. Here's what you'll find inside: Discussion questions to get you thinking and talkingCreative exercises to bring you and your spouse closer Scripture input to keep you on track Down-to-earth advice from Focus on the Family counselors"Next step" activities for practicing what you've learned These days, holy matrimony takes more than good intentions. Whether you're studying as spouses or in a group, make sure you have what every couple needs: the "Essentials of Marriage." Great for couples, small groups, Sunday school classes, retreats, and community outreach events. This Participant's Guide to be used in conjunction with the" Essentials of Marriage: Who Did You Really Marry? "DVD; Leader's Guide also available. Table of Contents: Welcome -- 1. Opposites Attract -- 2. Let's Talk (Part 1) -- 3. Let's Talk (Part 2) -- 4. Safely Navigating Through Conflicts (Part 1) -- 5. Safely Navigating Through Conflicts (Part 2) -- 6. Languages of Love -- Notes -- About Our DVD Presenters.

Contributor Bio:  Focus on the Family Focus on the Family is an organization headed by Dr. James Dobson that reaches families with the message of God's love.