Love and Respect- The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Emerson Eggerichs
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Web ID: 16836466Seeing The Word "Respect"
To be honest, I was hesitant in reading yet another marriage book in less than three months. One reason because of seeing the word “respect.” I, personally, have a hard time wrapping my brain around this word because there is not a one-size-fits-all definition. And, so, if I say “you are not respecting me,” the listener, most likely, have another idea of what I mean by saying “respect.” Also, I had just read “She Deserves Better” by Sheila Wray Gregoire, Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach, and Joanna Sawatsky in which they warned teaching Christian girls about the approach of growing up with the mindset of respecting their husband (i.e. they broke down statistically how a lot of things taught from Focus on the Family often caused girls to end up in abusive relationships). However, Dr. Eggerichs brakes down the word ever so nicely for what it means from the Bible (as in the original language) and even talks about how the word has often been used by misogynist to put “women in their place.” I deeply respect Dr. Eggerichs for taking the time to brake all of that down. This book also allowed me to confirm with my husband’s behavior on how husbands often feel close to their wives (i.e. friendship) after being in their presence—having her sit side-by-side instead of face-to-face—for about an hour. I want to encourage the idea of reading that section of the book (Chapter 20). It’s a good read and, after reading over it, and conversing with my husband, it makes so much sense (hint: God enjoys us when we just sit in His presence).
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A thought-provoking read, even for singles
I listened to the audiobook of this book several months ago, after thinking for several years that I ought to read it and never getting around to it. Although I’m not the target audience for this book (I’m not married), I found this book both challenging and eye-opening. It’s made me stop to evaluate my relationships with my father and brothers, and think through ways I can bless them when I interact with and respond to them. If I ever get married, I would definitely want to re-read this one, because it has a lot of practical tips to help combat and rethink common relationship troubles. Recommended—a very good read.
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