Team Us: Marriage Together by Ashleigh Slater (Forward by Dr. Gary Chapman, "5 Love Languages") offers practical ways to cultivate and strengthen
unity in their marriages. Author Ashleigh Slater shares from her own
marriage as she presents couples with realistic ideas on how to foster
cooperation, deepen commitment, and exercise grace on a daily basis.
What are you agreeing to when you say “I do”? When
a couple promises “I do,” they agree to more than just
a shared last name, a joint bank account, and no more dateless nights.
This husband and wife duo forms a new team. “Life together” becomes
their mantra. Nothing can come between them. At least, that’s the plan. But
then real life sets in. With it come disappointments and frustrations.
If the couple isn’t intentional in their day-to-day interactions, that
once enthusiastic “we” can slowly revert to “you” and “me.” Before long,
the couple’s left wondering what happened
to their team spirit.(back cover)
"Team Us" Official Book Trailer
My Review: This is a personal, hands-on book of experiences gained that help a marriage survive and thrive. We live during a time when many people are not even willing to work through the small differences, let alone major ones, so I really like the team emphasis. There is a conversational tone that gives one the impression of chatting with a friend. Comments included as blurbs from Ashleigh's husband, Ted, carry on that impression. You've had those times with friends when a spouse adds another POV or clarity. Most added a humorous touch and I enjoyed reading Ted's thoughts.
While this isn't a book suitable for me, I have no hesitation about passing it along to my recently married granddaughter. It is important to realize from the beginning of a marriage that you and your spouse are a new team who must work together. From the silly things like television preferences to major issues of moving and loss, it is important to understand that compromise and even caring more about bring joy to your spouse can turn around frustrations and build a solid foundation.
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Becca Cook is the winner. Her entry came through a FB message to me.
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