In our modern society, having a long and successful marriage seems like an impossibility. We live in a time when having a long-term commitment to almost anything can be a real challenge, and marriage is certainly one of those areas.
In his book, “Aiming For A Joyous Marriage”, author Mark Ford presents several habits and ideas that have led to a long marriage for he and his bride of 48 years. He says that although a successful marriage can be hard work, it is not impossible to reach 50 years or more.
Ford says that there are basically 3 main topics that need to be considered in planning for a long and prosperous marriage. They are compromise, commitment and unconditional love. And he explains each one in language that anyone can understand.
His ideas on commitment are varied and important, and can be applied to any situation, from work, to sports, to play, to marriage, to child-rearing, to discipline, or any other area of life.
Whether you are contemplating marriage in the future, or are a veteran of marriage looking for a some solid ideas for making you and your spouse closer, this book is written just for you. Making the marriage successful and joyous is hard work. But it is the easiest hard work you will ever experience. Having a loving relationship, with constant reminders of why you were first drawn to your spouse, makes for an enduring marriage.
Written in a conversational style, “Aiming For A Joyous Marriage” is a must-have for everyone, married or hoping to be married.