TY - BOOK AU - Thompson, Kevion A. TI - Friends, partners, and lovers : : what it takes to make your marriage work SN - 9780800728113 AV - BV 835 .T371 2017 PY - 2017///. CY - Grand Rapids, MI. : PB - Baker Publishing Group, KW - Marriage KW - Religious aspects KW - Christianity KW - Family Relationships KW - Marriage & Long-Term Relationships KW - N2 - Great marriages don't just happen-they're made, intentionally, day by day. Yet most of us enter the covenant of marriage thinking that the role of spouse will be easy, natural, effortless. Rarely is this true. In fact, the number one cause of divorce isn't adultery or finances or disagreements. It's apathy-a lack of intentional emotional, physical, and mental investment in the relationship. With engaging stories and clear, simple language, pastor Kevin A. Thompson explains the three critical roles of a spouse-friend, partner, and lover-and shows how to nurture those roles in order to keep a marriage healthy and strong. Using solid biblical principles, he helps couples understand how to grow their friendship, be a supportive partner through the good times and the bad, and develop a healthy and satisfying sex life. Friends, Partners, and Lovers offers essential insight for couples at any stage of marriage but will be especially helpful to those who are struggling and those who are engaged or newly married and looking to start their marriage on strong footing ER -