One Sentence Summary
In Relationship Goals: How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex by Michael Todd, readers are given the tools and teachings that help them discover the keys to understanding lasting relationships.
Book Genre
This book is classified as a self-help book that uses Biblical principles to guide and develop relationships.
Main Topic of the Book
The main topic of this book is teaching Christian couples how to have healthy and fulfilling relationships. It discuss the importance of understanding each other’s needs and desires in addition to developing the necessary skills to have meaningful communication during disagreement.
Key Ideas
Some of the key ideas discussed in this book include:
- The core values of a relationship: Todd emphasizes the importance of sharing the same core values and understanding how to keep them active in a marriage;
- Honest communication: developing the skills to be able to share your feelings without fear of judgment or repercussion;
- Respectful conflict resolution: learning to handle conflict in a loving and respectful way; and
- Realistic expectations: setting the right expectations leading to successful long-term relationships.
Main Parts of the Book and Short Summary
The book is divided into three core parts:
- Love and Marriage: Todd explains how couples can work through the various stages of marriage to build a stronger and more unified relationship.
- Dating and Courtship: This section discusses the importance of building a strong foundation for any relationship, as well as the importance of having good and honest communication.
- Sex and Intimacy: This section focuses on helping couples understand the importance of sex in marriage and how they can build stronger intimacy using Biblical principles.
Key Takeaways
By reading this book, readers will gain an understanding of the various components of a relationship— from communication, values, expectations, and intimacy— and how to use these components to create a unified and fulfilling relationship. They will also gain insight into how to identify and resolve conflicts in a healthy manner.
Author’s Background and Qualifications
MichaelTodd is a pastor at Transformation Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is a best-selling author of works such as Relationship Goals and The God-Shaped Heart. He has been married for over twenty year and is a father to two sons. He has a Master of Divinity from Regent University and is the former president of the Oklahoma Chapter of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
Target Audience
This book is written for a Christian audience looking to build and maintain healthy and successful relationships. It is ideal for couples of all ages and stages of relationships.
Publisher and First Publication Date
Relationship Goals: How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex was first published on February 27, 2018 by WaterBrook Press.