Have you ever wanted a simple book that would help you with practical applications for your marriage? Well, I recently had the honour of meeting Toni Nieuwhof and reading her book “Before You Split”. What a fantastic book! This is the type of book that I wish I had early in my marriage! In fact, it would have even been helpful before I got married!
As I read through the book, one of the biggest things that resonated with me was Toni’s comments on the expectations we bring into our marriage. Conflicts rooted in poor communication and unrealistic expectations are huge challenges and I think that addressing them early in a relationship lays a healthy pathway for future success in marriage.
Toni also gives a helpful description about the steps you need to build into your marriage. These steps include justice, mercy, and humility! And throughout her book she gives practical tips that will help you and your spouse walk towards a healthy relationship. We also chatted about these steps on our FOUR12 Canada podcast recently - you can watch or listen to our conversation on Youtube and on your favourite podcast app (follow link for the audio version).
I can’t say enough about how much I loved “Before You Split”. I think everyone should read it! Beyond the book, talking to Toni and hearing her heart for couples mixed with all her experiences was a great encouragement to me and I know it will be to you as well. It’s so important for us to remember that we’re not alone! I would love for you to comment below with tips and books that you’ve found encouraging in your relationships.