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Are you tired of marriage books that sound like they were written thirty years ago? Do you want real, honest advice from a couple who knows the hopes and struggles of today's couples? Do you want to build a marriage that will last a lifetime? 'Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts' is the first comprehensive marriage preparation program specifically designed for today's co...more
Published May 2nd 1995 by Zondervan
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Apr 28, 2011J.E. Jr. rated it liked it
When Marcie and I got married, this was the book (along with the corresponding workbooks) that our pastor used for pre-marital counseling. Ever since I started doing pre-marital counseling, it’s the book that I’ve used, as well. I am finishing up another round of pre-marital counseling this week, and thus I’ve re-read to book again.
The Parrotts (husband and wife writing team) work through several vital questions that, I can say with some experience, are indeed important questions for setting a m...more
While I admit books about marriage are not my normal reading material(I've been happily married for 52 years), I happened to see this title cited in an article,and it peaked my interest. I found it insightful, refreshing, and a good quick read. It was interesting see the authors' ability to distill many of the challenges encountered by any marriage into short practical chapters. I purchased my book used, and therefore do not have the accompanying workbook. I think anyone contemplating marriage,...more
Jun 12, 2011Jill rated it liked it
Actually not that bad. It even had interesting parts in it. 'As strange as it may sound, there is a strong link in marriage between prayer and sex. For one thing, frequency of prayer is a more powerful predictor of marital satisfaction than frequency of sexual intimacy. But get this: Married couples who pray together are 90% more likely to report higher satisfaction with their sex life than couples who do not pray together.' Interesting enough, but my favorite bit was, 'That doesn't sound quite...more
Sep 04, 2017Shantelle rated it it was amazing
Shelves: on-my-bookshelf, five-star, christian-living, read-in-2017
Great book! Short, easy to read, and full of helpful advice. I recommend!
Favorite Quotes
Intimacy has a 'best friend'or 'soul mate' quality about it.
Commitment says, 'I love you because you are you, not because of what you do or how I feel.'
'Okay. So I am willing to admit that my romance with a perfect partner is an illusion. However, I am still fascinated with the mystery of who you are, and I am willing to pursue romance with you and journey together toward a more mature love.'
Passion can only...more
Nov 30, 2015Rebekka Steg rated it did not like it · review of another edition
Shelves: love, christianity, non-fiction, psychology, 2016, netgalley, relationships
Full of disproven theories on relationships and gender roles, stereotypical advice - the only good advice in the book is based on the research by John Gottmann, and for that I suggest you read his book The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. Furthermore the book is full of Christian religiosity, I would've skipped it had I known - oh, and it's one big sales pitch to buy more of their products.
*I received an advanced reader's copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
Dec 31, 2017Sharon rated it liked it · review of another edition
This book was like looking fondly over old homework from when you were little; nothing you didn't expect to be there, but little bits that make you smile again.
For me, one of those little bits was the style of using stories from people that the authors had met with. It drove points home more quickly (sometimes, even before the point was made. Again, it wasn't anything vastly novel). It was actually the stories that got my attention first (I was browsing the book as part of a project I had been w...more
I really liked the ideas of this book but you have to have the workbook. I think it would be nice if they published a version where you don't have the workbook. I checked this out from the library and I do plan on getting the workbook, I think they should make it so you can read it, do the workbook, or both.
I read about 30% of the book and then decided that information was hardly seeping inside me. Plus I felt I'm not clear on what exactly are the questions either (even though they are the topic headings).
In between I felt that there were some theoretical things like 'start your relationship with a boost of passion in order to sustain it through the later years of your relationship'. To illustrate this there is an example of an airplane that takes off uses 80% of its fuel during the take-off and th...more
Ah, mandatory marriage reading! I wasn't especially thrilled with the title of the book, so I didn't come to this with the most open of minds. There were helpful parts in the Parrotts examination of marriage and its obstacles, but in the end I felt it was too driven by the culture for a book from a Christian perspective. Statistics that say that partners who pray together have better sex lives seem like a bizarre encouragement to walk together on the spiritual journey. I'm also not a big fan of...more
Mar 04, 2009Samuel rated it it was amazing
Shelves: marriage
Every couple considering getting married or recently married should check out this book. Maybe a bit cheesy in places, especially if you're not into getting outside help. However, gave us such a head start on issues and areas we wouldn't have even known to address before we got married. Thumbs up.
very good insights,
easy to read, sometimes not so necessary info but good for quick advices
recommended for people who want to get married, are married or want to learn how to have a healthy relationship.
Plus: I love the description of love in 3 pillars and the quotes along the book, same as examples and exercises
We LOVED this book!!! Helped us in many ways. Would (and do) recommend it to any couple planning on getting married.
Dec 15, 2018Jason Krause rated it it was amazing
A book I read after my divorce, that I wish I would have read before I got married. I believe marriage is the second most important decision anyone will ever make, right after whether or not to believe in God. I ask myself if I had to do it over, and could only have fulfillment and peace with a marriage or a career/job, it would be an easy choice. But it seems it's becoming more difficult each year. With the rising conflicts between people (religion, race, politics, gender, sex, class, and age)...more
Jul 28, 2018Denae Christine rated it liked it
My pastor recommended this to my fiance and me to read before our wedding. We dutifully skimmed the chapters and read the questions to each other.
We liked that the book had specific advice. It didn't just say, 'Be nice to each other.' It gives communication strategies, questions to ask each other when we're frustrated, a conflict intensity scale, and gender thought differences to work through.
We didn't like most of the stories chosen. Or, that is to say, the stories of young couples were great a...more
Oct 03, 2018Emily rated it liked it · review of another edition
Read this book for premarital counseling, and it actually did have some interesting insights, suggestions, etc on things like communication, fighting fairly, forgiveness, etc etc. I did find the “real life” examples of young couples pretty ... immature or naive, though. Even some of the info like “marriage won’t solve all your problems”....really gave off the vibe that this book was written for a much younger, less mature audience. Idk. I’m 29 and my fiancé is 35. At the time this book was writt...more
There was a lot of good information in this book, but it 1) was completely heteronormative, 2) fed into the stereotypical gender roles of men and women in relationships, 3) encouraged women to be great partners even when their partners were horrible people, and 4) placed a lot of emphasis on a relationship with God. If you don't have any problems with those, then this is for you! However, I don't buy into gender stereotypes, and I'm not Christian, and I don't support abusive relationships, so wh...more
Feb 25, 2019Thomas rated it liked it
Read via Overdrive audiobook. I grabbed it after seeing it in a stack of books a pastor's wife was carrying when I attended a church while traveling for work. The title caught my eye and I decided since I am in a relationship again I should get some fact checking that I am doing right by her and me. This was full of good advice but I knew a good chunk of it already. I can recommend other books, and I'm sure my girlfriend can recommend still more.
When combined with the online tools associated, this resource can either help a couple before marriage, help a couple in a difficult marriage, or even help a couple who might be beginning another marriage to ensure that they have a starting point for communication and intimacy. Using practical examples and poignant insights, the authors walk the reader through areas of potential conflict and provide timely and concrete strategies for how to navigate this minefield of marriage.
This is a fantastic Read! I will be referring to this book often in the future. It's for every couple. It has great reminders and ideas on how to build a great relationship. Including forgiveness, communication, intimacy, understanding each other, and just enjoying each other's company. Everyone should read it!
I'm glad I read this book before I got engaged/married. As they walk you through the questions you should ask and why, I was enlightened about my own current relationship. It's amazing that the things I felt most self-conscious about, they found were differences between the genders, not necessarily a warning sign. What a relief!
I recommend everyone reads this book.
Jan 30, 2017Adebayo Adegbembo rated it really liked it
Recommended by my partner as a shared resource for our discussion in preparation for the exchange of marital vows. I must admit my ignorance towards books of this genre until I read it. It did help me understand some aspects of our relationship that I was ignorant about. Also laid the foundation for me to read similar books on same subject.

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Helped me view marriage/relationships differently. Very good at identifying some of the common expectations of marriage and how they’re different than the reality. (but also made me a little stressed about marriage)
Apr 25, 2019Maaike rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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I'm so glad my fiancé and I read this book together. It helped us to have important conversations about topics we might not've thought about on our own. After reading this book both of us feel more confident that we'll have a great marriage, as long as we keep working on it together.
Male/female work books are very helpful and interesting, greatly recommended.
This book will provoke questions you've never thought to ask, concepts you've never thought to implement, and the work books will likely convict you of where you need to be a more godly lover. Very good book/program!
This is my favorite marriage book (I've read 3 or 4). Very practical. Perfect for premarital counseling.
Nov 09, 2017Julie Penner rated it it was ok · review of another edition

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Would be better if it were non-secular and more open-minded with regards to gender norms. Good advice packaged in a hard to swallow pill.
Good information if you've never read any of this sort before.
Aug 03, 2017Ben Flegal added it
A good and practical course which helps you both prepare for and perpetuate a proper marriage relationship with a focus on God and each partner's relationship with Him.
Good tool for couples. This is a great book for engaged couples and married couples to refresh on concepts important to keep a marriage healthy.
Feb 19, 2019Hannah Gies rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Fantastic for those about to be married all the way to those who have been married for decades. I'll admit some of the analogies were outdated, but the principles remain strong. Easy to read, too!
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