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# The Marriage You've Always Wanted

> Gary Chapman offers practical wisdom on building a stronger marriage, addressing real issues like communication, money, and intimacy with warmth and biblical insight.

**Type:** Books  
**Published:** August 14, 2021  
**Authors:** [Gary Chapman](https://www.bibletolife.com/resources/authors/gary-chapman)  
**Topics:** [Family Life](https://www.bibletolife.com/resources/topics/family-life), [Marriage and Sex](https://www.bibletolife.com/resources/topics/marriage-and-sex)  
**Perspective:** Learn

[Buy at Moody Publishers](https://www.moodypublishers.com/the-marriage-youve-always-wanted/?utm_source=Bible+to+Life&utm_medium=Button&utm_campaign=Bible+To+Life+Generic) · [Buy at Amazon](https://amzn.to/44DUx6U) · [Buy at Christianbook](https://www.christianbook.com/the-marriage-youve-always-wanted/gary-chapman/9780802424280/pd/424285)

Respected marriage counselor Gary Chapman looks at the key issues that will help you build the marriage you've always wanted, answering such real-life questions as . . .

- _Why won't they change?_
- _Why do we always fight about tasks and responsibilities?_
- _Why should we have to work at sex?_

In the warm, practical style that has endeared him to audiences worldwide, Dr. Chapman delivers advice on all the "big issues," like:

- Money
- Communication
- Decision making
- In-laws
- and much more

Each chapter includes a "Your Turn" opportunity for reflection and interaction between spouses.

Discover the "joy potential" in your marriage and your "ministry potential" for God!