The Two-Minute Marriage Project: Simple Secrets for Staying in Love Paperback – August 12, 2014

It had lots of great reminders, but there were many references to "The Five Love Languages" by Gary Chapman and "His Needs, Her Needs" by Dr. Wilcox. I've read both of these and loved them, so the material was good, and I probably needed to hear it again. If you haven't read either of the books, this was definitely a simplified version of the two combined, just categorized into two minute things you could do to put the concepts presented in their books into action, with some sprinkles of the authors personal experiences, or experiences she shares of others, to illustrate a concept. I would still highly recommend this book because if you put her material into action, I think you would see improvement in your marriage, regardless of where your marriage is at. It gave me some fresh ideas and some new motivation to put a little more work into a great marriage to make it a spectacular marriage!

What a great book! Heidi Poelman writes with insight and humor. The suggestions in the book are easy, doable and meaningful ways that we can keep the love ignited in our marriages. The book is backed by credible research and countless interviews with happy couples. I would recommend The 2 Minute Marriage Project to all couples!

So far good!

Very good ideas

Delivered on time as described.

My husband and I have a very strong marriage and as I was reading this book I realized we do most of what is written...so I ALREADY KNOW that these things work!How nice to have all the information I have gathered over 33 years of marriage in ONE BOOK!This book has the ability to really bless your marriage and make it strong!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Did you know that it wasn't until the late eighteenth century that you got to marry the one you love...Before then most marriages were arranged.Now that you married for love your work is to love the one you marry.'Staying in love' seems to be a whole lot harder than 'falling in love.'The Two-Minute Marriage Project gives you "Simple Secrets for Staying in Love"Little things to do, think, and say so that your love stays alive.Things like:*Focus on strengths.*Show gratitude for your spouse.*Say "I Love You" often.*Help your spouse laugh.*Give compliments.*Spend as much time as you can together.*Look back on how you met your spouse and what it felt like to fall in love.*And SO MUCH MORE!Filled with personal stories and case studies you will read of wonderful ways to show your spouse you are in it for the long haul :)At the end of each section you will find 2-minute challenges to strengthen your marriage.Give your spouse 2-minutesAnd then repeat often~

I really enjoyed the ideas that this author presented. It's the little things that matter and really count. Those little things are doable and aren't overwhelming. There were some things that really hit home for me. She talks about how hard life can be on a marriage when you add kids to it--so much time is spent dealing with kids, work, housework, etc that not a lot of energy is left to spend on marriage, but it's very important to make time.Research and statistics, as well as expert opinions and personal experiences, are used to support the concepts in the book. It really is simple and doesn't take much time--just some effort and consistency. It's often just being observant and taking action; it can be taking time to stop and think before speaking; or it can be thinking of your spouse before yourself that can help you see improvements.I loved the way each chapter was broken down into categories. Each chapter focused on certain aspects of marriage and ended with a summary of things to work on--short, easy little things. I really believe that using these can help strengthen a marriage and I've had fun trying some of these ideas out in my own marriage.*I received a copy in exchange for an honest review*

This book is a gem! Read it, do what it recommends, and you and your spouse will find joy. Why? Because the author (my daughter-in-law, Heidi, of whom I am very proud) clearly and succinctly summarizes the principles of a joyous marriage, both as friends and lovers. As friends, she writes, such joy derives from mutual commitment and making each other number one, followed by regular listening, regular sharing, and daily acts of care, gratitude, praise, and selfless service, along with calm and empathetic resolution of differences, topped off with ready apologies and forgiveness. She also describes bad behaviors to avoid, such as defensiveness, accusations, anger, and keeping score. As lovers, she writes, such joy derives from regular hugs and kisses, regular acts of romance, and regular love-making. In her life, I personally witness Heidi's sincerely seeking to do what she espouses in her book, thereby creating joy in her marriage with my son, who sincerely seeks to do the same in return. May you follow Heidi's example and advice and, in your own marriage, may you too create such joy.

Very Useful. Will make all the difference to my marriage. It's all obvious when you think about it. Recommended to anyone who may or may not have problems.

What is in this book is obvious and important but I probably needed to read this book to remind me so. Very good.