Norma Smalley

There is incredible joy in a promise kept. Throughout these pages you will discover the vital role a wife plays in understanding and encouraging her husband. You will delight in a more intimate relationship and will experience a deeper fulfillment as you and your husband keep your vows to God, family, church, and community. Get ready to be encouraged, inspired, and convicted. These writers bring godly wisdom to each page; wisdom born of age, experience, and life. You will recognize many of their names, for they are all involved in life-changing ministries with their husbands. You have been touched by these women and possibly thought to yourself, "If I could just have an afternoon with" Well, here is your chance. You will not be disappointed. From the introduction by Denalyn Lucado.

Fulfilling marriages don't just happen. Truly joyful marriages are a lot of work! In Hidden Keys of a Loving, Lasting Marriage, bestselling author Gary Smalley shares the principles of strong marriages. He points out the common problems between husbands and wives. And he shows how to turn those troubles into teamwork. Hidden Keys of a Loving, Lasting Marriage explores:Two reasons why marriages failHow to meet the needs of your spouseHow a husband's lack of affection weakens a marriageCrucial differences between men and womenHow to motivate your spouse to listen to youThis book is a combination of Smalley's earlier published works, If Only He Knew and For Better or for Best. The first half of the book discusses the husband's part in building a successful relationship. The second half of the book shows how wives can nurture their marriages. Good marriages require both husband and wife working together to understand, appreciate, and honor one another. This book shows you how to do just that.