The Love Dare: A 40-Day Challenge for Husbands and Wives to Understand and Practice Unconditional Love - Includes Free Online Marriage Evaluation

The Love Dare has been an absolute blessing for my wife and me! From the moment we started reading, we realized this book is more than just words—it’s a transformative journey that challenges and strengthens your marriage in ways you never expected. Each day’s dare provides practical, heartfelt guidance to help build deeper love, understanding, and patience. It’s not just about surface-level actions—it encourages real, meaningful change by helping couples grow closer, communicate better, and love unconditionally. One of the things I love most is how this book is rooted in faith and biblical principles, reminding us that love is a choice and a commitment, not just a feeling. The daily challenges are eye-opening and powerful, encouraging us to be more selfless, patient, and intentional in our relationship. Since starting The Love Dare, I’ve noticed a positive shift in how my wife and I interact. It has strengthened our bond, deepened our appreciation for each other, and reminded us of the true meaning of love. If you’re looking for a way to revive, restore, or strengthen your marriage, I highly recommend this book. It’s truly a must-read for any couple, whether newlyweds or decades into marriage. ❤️🙏✨

I have not finished this book, but let me tell you, it contains principles that you can put to work in your every day life with everyone. This book is amazing for the soul. It's great for introspection: am I really as good as I think I am? am I really as loving? what can I work on? what bothers me and why? These questions come up (not in the book) when you're thinking about the "dares" that they give to you. The first dare is to not say anything negative to your spouse, and if you feel the need to, don't say anything at all. My husband and I are happily married and incredibly in love, but I see that not all couples are still like this, so this book is awesome for them. I got it because I know there are times where I can be insensitive to his feelings and needs and I write it off as me being hormonal-- but in the end, I realize that I still hurt him and it broke my heart that I could ever act in a less than loving way. Even though we aren't like the couple in the movie (have you seen the movie Fireproof? Watch it with something to wipe your tears on near by!), I still feel that everything I am learning in this book is definitely applicable. What's nice is there are 40 days in this book, which has Biblical significance. Even if you're not religious or don't read the Bible, I would still recommend this book to anyone because it does touch on the needs of the soul (even if you don't think you have one, it still touches something!). Give this book a try. If your marriage is slowly depleting, if you feel that your spouse isn't as responsive or kind to you as before, if you want to make sure that your beautiful marriage stays as loving and as happy as it is now, try this book out. I originally bought this book when my husband and I first got married, and I didn't take it too seriously because... Well I never struggled with the issues the book brought up and I thought I didn't need it. Even though we are still in love, I can say that you get "too comfortable" and may not treat them as nicely as you did when you first got married, but this book keeps you in check and reminds you why you fell in love in the first place. It makes you a bit more grateful for your spouse or loved one. If you feel like you could use a little bit more love in your life and don't have a spouse or boyfriend, this book is good for this as well. Not everything will apply, but it gives great insight. I totally recommend it to everyone. It's not that much and it could save your marriage or relationship.

The Love Dare is a powerful 40‑day challenge that really helps couples grow in understanding, patience, and intentional love. The daily readings are simple but meaningful, and the practical steps make it easy to apply in real life. A beautiful resource for strengthening any marriage.

I purchased this book before when having my own difficulties in my relationship, now I purchased it for my son and his relationship. I believe this book helps with self reflection and realization, and helps with your relationship.

This is just an absolutely amazing book. I bought it the first time in hardcover three years ago...it sat on my shelf because God wasn't ready for me nor was I willing to really invest. My marriage suffered because I was a jerk, although we both shared issues. So here's the question...do you want to be RIGHT or do you want to be happy. Take a REALLY strong look in the mirror at yourself...instead of blaming others or your spouse like I did. You might be very unhappy with what you really see in regadrs to what kind of man or woman you are. Men are you the husband you REALLY should be? Are you honoring your wife? Do you love her unconditionally? Do you know how to love without wanting anyting in return. I didn't. But I'm learning and progressing at a fast pace. Only...because I wanted to. I wanted to change. I wanted to be a better man. If you think ready this book will change you...don't buy it! If you are really ready to be a different person...buy it, love it, and live it. When you start it...there's NO EXCUSE. Read it for forty days and do every single thing it says, whether or not its hard or not. What I learned? How to unconditionally love my wife!! Women, READ IT! Are you the wife you need to be? Do you know how to be a wife? Probably not. We all get married and just move on. How do we learn to be a husband or wife? We usually don't and then find excuses to blame our failed marriage. If you question whether or not you are loving someone, when you say, "I really love them", but it's just not working. Looking into Corinthians within the Bible at what Love really is...you know...Love is Patient, Kind, it does not Boast, it Holds no records of wrong, it does not envy, it does not hurt....read the entire thing and then ask yourself. Do I really express love? This book has changed my life, as a husband, a friend, a son, and am overall person. My marriage is not about us, or me. It's about my wife. My job is to love her without condition and to do EVERYTHING for her!!! If she's on the same path, than aren't my needs met?? They are. This book itself will not fix your relationship or marriage. What will? Using it as a tool and truly open your heart and live to YOURSELF and be willing to say, "I'm wrong", "I'm sorry", and "I've failed". Then change it. Our society is so focused on allowing us to be right and us being scared to back down and say, "I'm wrong, I love you, and I don't want to hurt you". Maybe we are the ones truly hurt? This is a life changing tool...only when YOU are ready to use it.

I give this 4 stars with solid reason, I really wish there was a 4.5 option. This is my ONLY complaint, there are a few chapters where the dare is simply against the message of the book. When the book directs me as it did, my world opened up. My wife opened up, we talked like we haven't in years. I was being emotionally invested in getting to know my wife again, and ultimately falling in love with her all over again. Then there's a chapter that dares to initiate a sexual encounter. Well, on that day of the awesome long talk, we had we both came to healing about past sexual abuse. Neither one of us had gone that deeply concerning the topic, but we did that day, all based off a Love Dare that changed the way we talk. I wasn't able to check that dare off. There was also another one I didn't check but that's not a big enough to make me not love and appreciate this book. I worked this with a friend who was more challenged in his marriage than I am in mine. The open hearted conversations he has had with his wife has initiated healing in their marriage and if he sticks with this and finishes the book, better days are ahead. Love dare showed me how selfish I am, not easy to see. It made me vulnerable to my wife again allowing her needs to get to my heart again like they did early in our relationship. I HEAR her better now, and I LISTEN better too. Remembering the little things that matter to her. I realized thanks to Love Dare that I hadnt been very good lately at helping to carry to her load (she always helps with mine) I learned how to better serve her, and how to accept from her the ways which she serves me. She has become my hero again. Love Dare is not flawless. It was the last book I read in 2014. There is no "resolution" for the new year, its a permanent change. Two words of caution. First I talked to a woman at the book store once who was in a marriage with a cheating husband. This book will not help a situation like that. Look at Love Dare as a vitamin, a way to supplement a mostly healthy marriage. Secondly, dont plan on your spouse changing because of what you read in the book. It will change you more than them. IF like my bookstore lady, something is already broken, sadly this book wont help. If you really want to try to fix a marriage like that, professional help is recommended. Lastly, this book has an AMAZING Appendix. Take my advice and USE it. I went through the scripture list and high lighted all the biblical text in my mens bible to use as a Love Dare field manual so to speak. There are prayer guides, and a great section on leading your heart vs following your heart. A great book and I am grateful I was lead to it. As I said, not flawless, but the shot in the arm I needed to be a better husband.

A book I often go back to read again and again. it’s wonderful ! Helps with not only marriage but loving others too.

This book was recommended to me by a friend when she found out that my fiance told me he isn't in love with me any more and broke off our long term relationship. Unfortunately, we were already at the bottom of the barrel. Things probably would have been better if I would have started the book sooner, but I have seen how the book has changed me, and in turn my changes have changed him. The book has brought us closer together. Though it hasn't got us back to dating, or engaged to be married, but when I see where we were when I started the book, to where we are now, I'm thoroughly amazed. We had one thing going for our relationship, in that we are living together - I imagine it would be very difficult to complete the Love Dare if you didn't live together, but it is possible - there is support from the online community on how to make this happen. The book is written for an audience of couples that are married, and talks about marriage all through the book, but 95% of the book can work for those in very committed relationships, as well. Instead of carrying out the exercises that are really intended for married couples, pray on those exercises. If you finish the book and haven't repared your relationship, start it over again. The book talks about a persistent man who restarted the book 3 times before his wife decided to get back together with him. It's interesting to see how your perspective has changed the second time around, and how things have improved. There are places after each of the 40 exercises in the book to journal about it. I have purchased this book 4 times now. Twice for myself, once for my father, and once for a friend. This will become my go-to wedding present in the future, together with the movie Fireproof (which talks about the Love Dare.) Believe in the power of this book.

The product quality is very good and it was delivered on time. Content is also very wonderful for couples. It is a must read for all couples who would want to make progress in their relationship.

If you are even only thinking of getting this book, stop thinking and get it immediately! It has been an incredible blessing to my marriage in a very practical way

The Love Dare is not just a book to us — it truly saved our love and changed the course of our lives. Because of this book, the man who once dared to fight for our relationship is now my husband, and we have been happily married for over 7 years. Our journey with The Love Dare began when we first watched the movie “Fireproof” together while we were still boyfriend and girlfriend. (The movie talks about A dedicated firefighter's marriage is about to end in divorce, but just when hope seems to be running out, his father intervenes with a plan). At the time, we didn’t know how deeply that story would one day impact our own relationship. Like many couples, we went through a very hard season. Our relationship struggled, and we eventually separated. During that time, my boyfriend (who is now my husband) remembered the book mentioned in Fireproof. He searched for The Love Dare and decided to follow it, not as a way to demand love, but as a way to change himself first and learn how to love with patience, humility, and actions. Each day’s challenge may seem simple, but it is incredibly powerful. This book teaches you to love unconditionally, even when emotions are weak or wounds are deep. It focuses on respect, kindness, forgiveness, and choosing love as a daily decision. That journey brought us back together, stronger and more grounded than before. Today, he is my husband, and The Love Dare continues to be something we look back on with gratitude. Even after 7+ years of marriage, the lessons from this book still guide us — especially during challenging moments. This book is not a quick fix, and it’s not always easy. It requires honesty, humility, and commitment. But if both hearts are willing, it can truly transform a relationship. If you are struggling, separated, or simply want to build a stronger foundation for your relationship or marriage, I wholeheartedly recommend watching the movie Fireproof and read The Love Dare. For us, it wasn’t just a book — it was the beginning of a lifelong commitment and a love that chose to endure.

This does not only help marriages but makes you a better person!!!

Dieses Buch spricht jeden an, der zum Glauben in Jesus Christus gekommen und sich bewußt geworden ist, wie abhängig wir von Ihm sind; um in der Ehe einander in tiefer Liebe, dienen zu können! Dazu brauchen wir den Heiligen Geist; um uns zu helfen, dies progressief in unserem Leben zu lernen und ganz besonders bei unserem Ehepartner täglich praktisch auszuleben! Leichter gesagt als getan! Deshalb "the Love Dare" ( 40 Tage Liebe wagen).