Enjoy Being Married

Get There and Stay There

This is your guide to books and more for getting and staying married from the first date to your 50th anniversary — how to choose well, become a great husband or wife, grow closer, fight less, love more, and survive the tough times together.

by Patty Newbold, Marriage Educator

A Happy Marriage Store ↗

Delightful things you can buy for yourself, your spouse, or someone getting married.

A Guide to Marriage Books ↗

Let me make it a little easier to find the right book and buy it from Amazon or an indie bookstore.

My Assume Love Blog ↗

Marriage education and personal experiences from a widow who managed to get it right the second time.

Recently Added Items

  • Agreed
    A Journal to Bring Joy to Any Marriage with Too Many DisagreementsBy Patty Newbold Perfect as a wedding or first anniversary gift–or as a treat for yourself whenever disagreements come between you and your spouse.
  • Enjoy Being Married Tote Bag
    A sturdy black canvas bag with the Enjoy Being Married logo. Use it for your wine and cheese picnic, a trip to the beach, or a trip to the library. Fill it with flowers as a special gift for your spouse.
  • The 5 Love Languages
    The Secret to Love that Lasts By Gary Chapman Learn to recognize your partner’s love language(s), and you’ll be more likely to be able to tell how much you are loved. Learn to use your partner’s love language to rev up your marriage. If it’s different from your own, you’ll know why you may need… Read more: The 5 Love Languages