The 4 Seasons of Marriage

Spring, summer, winter, fall. Marriages are perpetually in a state of transition, continually moving from one season to another―perhaps not annually, as in nature, but just as certainly and consistently. Sometimes we find ourselves in winter―discouraged, detached, and dissatisfied; other times, we experience springtime with its openness, hope, and anticipation. On other occasions, we bask in the warmth of summer―comfortable, relaxed, enjoying life. And then comes fall with its uncertainty, negligence, and apprehension. The cycle repeats itself many times throughout the life of a marriage, just as the seasons repeat themselves in nature.

The seasons of marriage come and go. Each one holds the potential for emotional health and happiness, and each one has its challenges. The purpose of this book is to describe these recurring seasons of marriage, help you and your spouse identify which season your marriage is in, and show you how to enhance your marriage in all four seasons.

• Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away: Real Help for Desperate Hearts in Difficult Marriages
• Now You're Speaking My Language: Honest Communication and Deeper Intimacy for a Stronger Marriage
• The Marriage You've Always Wanted
• The 5 Love Languages for Men: Tools for Making a Good Relationship Great
• When Sorry Isn't Enough: Making Things Right with Those You Love
• One More Try: What to Do When Your Marriage Is Falling Apart
• Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married
• Anger: Taming a Powerful Emotion
• God Speaks Your Love Language: How to Experience and Express God's Love
• The 5 Love Languages Men's Edition: The Secret to Love That Lasts