Fight for Your Marriage

Fight for Your Marriage

Every marriage has its challenges. Every. Marriage. You can look from the outside and see the perfect couple with the ideal marriage and family life. And with social media everywhere, it can give you a false perspective on a person’s relationship. It is very rare for someone to post pictures of the aftermath of an argument or the hurt on their face. But it is important to remember we all have troubles and that our marriages or relationships are worth fighting for.

It takes time, a commitment, honesty, communication, and energy to keep your relationship thriving. It might also be wise to seek help early on by talking with a professional. But in the meantime, you could find other resources to get you started.

Here is a list of marriage counseling books by How to Save a Marriage you can both use to help you get started on the road of repairing your marriage or relationship (the first one is a personal favorite).


  • The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary Chapman
  • Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Emerson Eggerichs
  • The Mastery of Love: A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship: A Toltec Wisdom Book by Don Miguel Ruiz
  • The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God by Timothy & Kathy Keller
  • The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships by John Gottman

These books are not an instant fix, but they can help you open your eyes to what is important to you and to your partner and motivate you to share your thought and emotions with each other. And to also know there is hope and help to save your relationship.

We Are Here for You

The Open Door is here to help and has the resources to help couples work through their issues and troubles. We provided classes to help re-evaluate, restore, and revive relationships in your life. We even offer special classes for children and teenagers. Contact us at 254-442-3000 or visit us at www.supportopendoor.org for more information.

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