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Praise for Every Woman’s Marriage “Finally! An insightful and frank discussion about the perspectives, expectations, and behaviors that impair marital relationships. With Shannon’s expertise on sexual and emotional integrity and Greg’s male perspective, Every Woman’s Marriage offers practical guidance for reigniting the intimacy and passion every woman longs for.” —G K , managing editor of Marriage Partnership magazine INGER OLBABA and author of Surprised by Remarriage Praise for Every Woman’s Battle by Shannon Ethridge “This book sheds light on the often unspoken sensitivities and issues that women wrestle with. Not only is it well written, but it is liberating and refreshing with sound principles for overcoming the things that threaten to keep us from experiencing the fullness of joy that is part of God’s big- picture plan for our lives.” —M M H , author of In Search of the Proverbs 31 ICHELLE CKINNEY AMMOND Man and The Unspoken Rules of Love “In today’s permissive culture, it’s dangerously easy for even the most principled of women to reason away unhealthy thoughts, attitudes, and flirtations with men who aren’t our husbands. In Every Woman’s Battle, Shannon Ethridge bravely and respectfully draws a line in the sand for all of us. This is a must-read for every woman who desires true intimacy and sexual integrity.” —C R , author of Life Inside the “Thin” Cage ONSTANCE HODES “There’s a common, almost Victorian, myth that women don’t really struggle with sexual sin. That myth causes many women to feel a double shame. The shame of struggling sexually is compounded by the assumption that few, if any, women share the same battle. Shannon Ethridge artfully and boldly unveils the war and offers women a way to enter the battle with courage, hope, and grace. Every Woman’s Battle will help both men and women comprehend the glorious beauty and sensuality of holiness. This is a desperately needed book.” —D . D B. A , president of Mars Hill Graduate School and R AN LLENDER author of The Healing Path and To Be Told “If you’re like me, you want the deepest connection possible with your husband, you want a soul-to-soul connection not encumbered by anything that could damage it—and you’re going to find Shannon’s book immeasurably helpful in doing just that. Every Woman’s Battle is the best resource I know for embracing God’s plan for sexual and emotional integrity as a woman.” —L P , author of When Bad Things Happen to Good ESLIE ARROTT Marriages “Many of my Bad Girls of the Bible readers have tearfully confessed to me their struggles with sexual sins—promiscuity, adultery, and self- gratification among them. Since we cannot pretend Christian women don’t face these temptations, it’s a relief to have a sound resource like this one to recommend. Shannon Ethridge’s straightforward, nonjudgmental, step-by-step approach can help women come clean in the best way possible—through an intimate relationship with the Lover of their souls.” —L C H , best-selling author of Bad Girls of the Bible, Really IZ URTIS IGGS Bad Girls of the Bible, and Unveiling Mary Magdalene Readers Rave About Every Woman’s Marriage “Thank you so much for writing this book. It was given to me by a dear friend at a very good time in my life. My husband has been in Iraq for a year, and I only get to see him every four months. There were so many things in the book that I realize I was guilty of, such as disrespect, wanting to be in control, and belittling him, not to mention my sexual hang-ups that affected our marriage. Now I have a much better understanding, and I told my husband over the phone recently, ‘I get it now. I’m sorry.’ He jokingly replied, ‘It’s about time. It’s only been seventeen years!’ He was right. This breakthrough has been a long time in coming, so thank you!” —Becky “I can’t thank you enough for Every Woman’s Marriage and The Sexually Confident Wife! There aren’t words to describe how these books have changed our marriage for the better. We actually turn off the TV and read them together, talking about the things we’re learning as we go along. I can honestly say I’m more in love with my husband than when we married. We have recommended these books to family, friends, and coworkers and will continue to do so!” —Patti “Shannon, I would like to thank you so much for your book. I’ve been married for seven months, and your book has been a blessing. I bought it right after my husband and I had a big fight. I wanted to blame him for everything, but I believe the Holy Spirit led me to your book! I was fighting the voice inside me saying how entitled I was to a pity party, but I’m so glad I didn’t go down that road. It was exactly what I needed to read. I shared a lot of it with my husband too. Thank you for being so open and so real in your writing. You have inspired me to be the same way. God bless you!” —Marcy “I just read the last page of Every Woman’s Marriage after having devoured Every Woman’s Battle last week. I cannot even eat my lunch without stopping and thanking you for writing this, for your honesty and your openness about an area that so few women admit or talk about. I read thoughts that I’ve had and didn’t know anyone else had! I’m experiencing great healing—healing I didn’t know was possible. I praise the Lord for the words He has given you to share!” —Tricia “Thank you so much for this series of books you have written so candidly. I can’t tell you how much reading Every Woman’s Battle and Every Woman’s Marriage has changed my life. Though I’m not ‘fixed’ yet, I have learned so much and applied so much of what I’ve learned to make a much happier place for my husband to come home to. I’m so glad they’re titled Every Woman’s … because it makes me feel better to know I’m not the only one. As I read of other women’s struggles, I’d think, This woman knows me inside and out! I believe your books have played a huge part in saving my marriage. Know that you are doing God’s work to change people’s lives, and it’s working!” —Linnea “I just finished reading Every Woman’s Marriage, and I want to say thank you! I was so amazed that there was another woman on this planet who felt and acted as I did but was able to find a way out! As I read the book, my own words would sometimes jump right out at me. It was such a blessing to my marriage to know that yes, other women do feel and react this way, and no, it’s not the right way. Your book was filled with all the tools I need to effectively show love and respect to my husband. Thank you for allowing God to use you in the lives and marriages of millions of women. I am blessed to be one of them.” —Carolyn “I have been an avid reader of the Every Man/Woman series and have all of them, including the ones that my wife and I are reading with our children. I just completed Every Woman’s Marriage, and from a husband’s perspective, this was one of the best books on marriage I’ve ever read. I enjoyed the transparency you show in this book, and I could not agree more with all of your premises. It’s always nice to read books from people who have been through the fires of marriage and overcome them. What an insight God gives us then! This book is exactly what a man needs and desires from his wife. If more wives understood this, the more astounded they would be at how their husbands would meet their emotional needs. Great job, and we are so glad to have this wonderful book in our library to share.” —Michael “Shannon, I heard you speak at the Thrive Conference in November and have been reading Every Woman’s Marriage. Wow! I have been married two years (second marriage) and thought things were great except for a little bickering about kids and stuff. But this book opened my eyes, and I could see myself doing all this stuff to my poor husband. This awareness has already started changing our relationship as I am trying to follow through with all of your great recommendations. I feel confident that our marriage and family life will be much stronger from now on, so thank you for your wonderful book!” —Michelle “I think Every Woman’s Marriage is the best book I’ve ever read on marriage. At some parts, I felt that I could’ve written the book because it was so much like my own experiences. My husband and I have been married for seventeen years, and he’s a pastor at a large church. I’ve been telling every one of my girlfriends and family members about your book. Thank you for writing it, sharing your experiences, and being so real and relatable.” —Trudy EVERY WOMAN’S MARRIAGE PUBLISHED BY WATERBROOK PRESS 12265 Oracle Boulevard, Suite 200 Colorado Springs, Colorado 80921 All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked (KJV) are taken from the King James Version. Scripture quotations marked (MSG) are taken from The Message by Eugene H. Peterson. Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002. Used by permission of NavPress Publishing Group. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked (NIV) are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. All rights reserved. Details in some anecdotes and stories have been changed to protect the identities of the persons involved. eISBN: 978-0-30749972-1 Copyright © 2006, 2010, by Shannon Ethridge All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Published in the United States by WaterBrook Multnomah, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House Inc., New York. WATERBROOK and its deer colophon are registered trademarks of Random House Inc. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Ethridge, Shannon. Every woman’s marriage : igniting the joy and passion you both desire / Shannon and Greg Ethridge ; introduction by Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoeker.—1st ed. p. cm. 1. Wives—Religious life. 2. Christian women—Religious life. 3. Marriage—Religious aspects— Christianity. 4. Man-woman relationships—Religious aspects—Christianity. I. Ethridge, Greg. II. Title. BV4528.15.E84 2006 248.8′435—dc22 2006001026 v3.1 This book is dedicated to our parents, James and Joan Phillips and Jay and Wanda Ethridge, who combined have been married almost one hundred years. How fortunate we’ve been to have your examples of unconditional love and commitment to live by.
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