In Love and Respect, by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, he expands upon the simple concept that men should love their wives and women should respect their husbands He explains the crazy cycle of unhappy marriages and then carefully explains how the energizing cycle that leads to the rewarded cycle that characterizes happy marriage.
Dr. Eggerichs used the acronym C-O-U-P-L-E to summarize the loving treatmenent of their wives. The elements are closeness, openness, understanding, peacemaking, loyalty, and esteem. Another acronym, C-H-A-I-R-S, is intended to show women how to respect their husbands. Its letters stand for conquest, hierarchy, authority, insight, relationship, and sexuality. Eggerichs found a way to make his suggestions memorable for those who newly understand them.
The amazing thing is that Emerson Eggerichs managed to be so even-handed in his dealings with men and women. He clarified exactly what each of the terms he used meant and gave specific instances of the methods for their use. In conclusion, Love and Respect is worth recommending to everyone.
I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
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