I Thought This Would Make Me Happy - by Chelsea Damon (Paperback)

About the Book

Discover the joyful, satisfying marriage you and your spouse always hoped for. In I Thought This Would Make Me Happy, author and blogger Chelsea Damon gives you the tools you need to fight less, communicate more, forgive faster, speak more kindly, and ultimately transform your marriage.

Book Synopsis

What happened to us?

Why is there no joy, no friendship in our marriage?

Why don't we feel like a team anymore?

If you've ever felt this way about your marriage, you're not alone. Marriage is hard. Every couple comes to a place of disappointment and distance at one point or another. The good news is that your relationship can get better. If you're both willing to work at it, it can work out.

Teacher, author, and creator of "Living the Sweet Wife" Chelsea Damon has coached thousands of couples through the hardest seasons of their marriage. In I Thought This Would Make Me Happy, she'll help you take your first steps to a renewed and life-giving marriage. You'll gain the tools you need to:

• Identify the problems--Anger, bitterness, and resentment arise in all marriages. You'll learn how to assess what the problems are and step away from destructive patterns.
• Restore harmony--Reflection sections and journal exercises are specially designed to help you and your spouse forgive each other and communicate more deeply.
• Cultivate the good qualities--Each chapter is designed to help you and your spouse build the characteristics that make a marriage reflect Christ and grow stronger.

With stories, practical tips, and biblical truths, I Thought This Would Make Me Happy will show you a way forward. Your relationship with your spouse may be in a difficult season...but it can get better.

A marriage full of joy, grace, and unity is possible

Review Quotes

'I Thought This Would Make Me Happy is like finding a kaleidoscope of marriage advice. With each turn of the page, I see renewed beauty in God's purpose for it. Chelsea Damon breaks down lofty (and often distorted) concepts about marriage and teaches us something new. This book will change you and your relationship if you implement the actionable steps inside.'--Ciara Laine Myers, author, Glasses Off: Seeing God When Your Vision Is Gone

'None of us set out to be unhappily married. Chelsea Damon cuts to the heart of our marital issues, which, in truth, are the issues that plague every human heart: selfishness, pride, and anger. Chelsea points to a better way of living and loving--God's way. This book is the soul surgery we all need--both in marriage and in life!'--Joanna Weaver, bestselling author, Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World and Embracing Trust

'Whether your wedding was last century or last week, marriage is hard. Blending the personalities, habits, and hang-ups of two distinct people can often be an invitation to conflict and even chaos. Thankfully, Chelsea Damon has crafted a marriage manual that will empower you to weave understanding, forgiveness, and intimacy into your relationship with your spouse. The practical advice and biblical guidance in this book will encourage effective communication and help you cultivate true joy as you build a marriage that reflects the gospel to a watching world.'--Karen Ehman, New York Times bestselling author, Keep Showing Up: How to Stay Crazy in Love When Your Love Drives You Crazy

'With candid illustrations, biblical insights, and practical takeaways and action steps in every chapter, I Thought This Would Make Me Happy is the positive change agent every relationship needs. Ditch selfish expectations, embrace genuine joy, and settle for more in your marriage!'--Jodie Berndt, bestselling author, Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage