THE SECRETS OF A BLISSFUL MARRIAGE is a book written jointly by a couple to let both singles and married realize that bliss in marriage does not come by mere wishes but by intentionality. It is a book that unravels the ten years of marriage by Godfrey and Agnes who came from entirely different backgrounds, ethnicity and upbringing but resolved to ensure that their marriage thrived against these odds.
The book reveals the fact that marriage is never a bed of roses, but even if it were one, will definitely be one with thorns on it. The book discourages people from assuming that a blissful marriage is one without crisis, misunderstanding and quarrels. All marriages experience these upheavals but what distinguishes a blissful marriage from a toxic one is the commitment and resolve of the key actors in the marriage, namely the husband and wife to make things work.
In this book, we see a couple that almost did not get the blessings of their parents going into a marriage that started as though would not work out, rising to shock the naysayers by turning around their love story. They have become an inspiration to a lot of singles and married out there. One key thing that changed their story of a perceived toxic marriage to a blissful one was their intentionality and nothing more.
Another key take-away from this book is the fact that it encourages singles and married to focus more on their peace of mind and not on people's perception about them. This is one area a lot of people are getting it wrong. A lot of marriages perceived to be blissful are actually very toxic in reality. The couple are the ones who can truly testify to the blissfulness in their marriage and not outsiders. Outsiders get to know the true state of most marriages at the later years of the marriage.
You too can create your love story by being intentional about your marriage or relationship as exemplified by Agnes and Godfrey. A blissful marriage is very possible with the right mindset which is what this book intends to build in both married and singles. The book is therefore a must read for anyone in marriage or intending to go into marriage.
