The marriage you want is closer than you imagineIn this companion study guide to The Marriage You Want, you'll discover how to create a marriage you love and how to live out God's purposes for you as a couple. With reflection prompts and practical assessments, you will strip away gender stereotypes to uncover what Scripture says about marriage and what new data and common sense support. Get ready to grow as you learn ● how to be Christlike in your marriage and why this transcends fixed roles● the difference between marriage foundations (must-have) and frills (nice to have)● how to talk with your spouse about mental load and household responsibilities● scripts for starting hard conversations and tips for getting through them● practices for emotional health and bringing this into your marriageThe marriage you want doesn't just happen effortlessly. Neither is it a puzzle you can't solve. In fact, with the evidence-based, Scripture-honoring advice in this book, it just may be closer than you imagine.Perfect for newlyweds, premarital preparation or counseling, and small group studies!