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When you say “I do,” you begin the journey of a lifetime― and you have dreams of that journey being perfect. But it won’t take long for expectations of the perfect marriage to fade away in the struggles of everyday life. A long-term, vibrant marriage needs to be grounded in something sturdier than romance―it needs the life-changing power of the gospel.

In this rebranded edition of What Did You Expect?, popular author and pastor Paul David Tripp encourages couples to make six biblical commitments to the Lord and to one another. These commitments, which include a lifestyle of confession and forgiveness, building trust, and appreciating differences, will equip couples to cultivate thriving, joy-filled marriages built on Christ.

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Paul David Tripp (DMin, Westminster Theological Seminary) is a pastor, popular author, and international conference speaker. He has written numerous books, including New Morning Mercies. His nonprofit ministry exists to connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life. Tripp lives in Philadelphia with his wife, Luella, and they have four grown children.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crossway
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 20, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1433573105
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1433573101
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.25 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #10,267 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #42 in Christian Family & Relationships #42 in Christian Marriage (Books) #81 in Marriage
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Customers find the book insightful, with one mentioning it provides great points for deep discussions, and they appreciate its gospel-based framework for marriage. Moreover, the book offers excellent practical advice, with one customer noting how it helped during a difficult time in their relationship. Additionally, the book receives positive feedback for its readability, with one customer emphasizing that every couple should read it. However, the tone receives mixed reactions, with one customer describing it as overwhelmingly negative.

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