Thriving Relationships: A Couples Guide to Relational Transformation

Thriving Relationships was birthed from our hearts breaking for young marriages that are breaking up because of what seems in most cases to be a lack of skills to grow a healthy relationship. We love the analogy by Jeff and Jill Williams that describes three things that every marriage needs; heart, hope, and skills. Heart in marriage is where the desire to be married comes from, with all the feelings and emotions that go with that desire. Hope in marriage at the very basic level is the hope that your marriage will be like what you saw modeled for you by your parents or better than what you saw in your home of origin. Skills in marriage are the practical ways that you nurture each other’s hearts and bring your hope to life.

Skills in marriage therefore are what many couples are lacking, and the Thriving Relationships book covers the skills that will transform your relationship from difficult to thriving.

Over eight chapters you will learn 1) strategies to build a connection with each other, 2) different communication styles and strategies for effective communication and listening, 3) how to manage conflict, 4) two types of forgiveness and practical ways to forgive, 5) the impact of extended family or third parties on your marriage and how to establish healthy boundaries, 6) the impact of finance on your relationship, 7) how sex is a gift in your relationship, and 8) strategies to love each other well.