Marriage Ain’t for Punks: A No-Nonsense Guide to Building a Lasting Relationship by Calvin Roberson Book Review

In Marriage Ain’t for Punks, Calvin Roberson has written a new guide book on how to handle life with another person. He has been a counselor for over 25 years, a pastor, and a relationship expert on TV programs. He begins the book by sharing the meaning behind the word punk. This term is meant to be used to describe a man who wasn’t a real man and you didn’t have what it takes to face the challenges that may be coming at you. He explained the divorce rate and how it has started to decline partly because people are trying to make it work. Another reason is that young people aren’t getting married and it’s hinted that it could because people are afraid, they will have an unsuccessful marriage. He first explored marriage CPR’s and how these compounds are the keys to thriving in marriage. These included commitment, passion, and respect and he shared how without each one of these what happens to our relationships. The book also looked at the 7 ways in which we communicate with one another and how we can effectively communicate and show a true interest in others. 

 

 

One of my favorite quotes was, “ten minutes of preemptive discussion about an issue can save you ten days of unnecessary tension and conflict.” He explained how he is excited when he is told that the couple is arguing and this means that all they are needing is assistance in finding resolutions. He also shared how change is inevitable and how we can all learn to recalibrate through the different stages of life together. One of the powerful lessons is the one on how we need to not view marriage as the center goal of complete true happiness. 

 

 

I would recommend this awesome to anyone who is seeking a book that will help them in changing their relationship with their self and their spouse. The book contained countless principles and methods on helping to make your marriage stronger and greater. I immensely enjoyed the topics about communication, vulnerability, arguing, apologizing, and forgiving. I also enjoyed the truth he included about how most marriages don’t begin until one of you are ready to walk out on the marriage. In reading this book and applying the principles found in it, they have the potential to change your marriage.  

 

"I received this book free from the publisher, Hachette Book Group/Faithwords for my honest review.”

 

 

 

 

 

If you would like to purchase a copy of Marriage Ain’t for Punks, check it out on Amazon.com:

 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Marriage-Aint-Punks-No-Nonsense-Relationship/dp/1546015698/