Spouse in the House, Becky Melby
Spouse in the House, Becky Melby
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Spouse in the House
Rearranging Our Attitudes to Make Room for Each Other

Author: Becky Melby, Cynthia Ruchti

Narrator: Lisa Larsen

Unabridged: 6 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/19/2021


Synopsis

Two's company, especially for those who love each other. So what happens when—due to retirement, working from home, or even running a business together—spouses find that being in the same space all the time is awkward, complex, annoying, and just plain challenging? How can partners co-exist without co-exhausting each other?

Cynthia Ruchti and Becky Melby know all too well how adjusting to a new, all-the-time closeness can cause the bliss of marriage to form blisters. Drawing from their experiences, and from men and women across the country in the same situation, the authors take a deep breath and dive into the root causes of the discomfort. They dig into the ways God's Word addresses the topic, and they offer practical tips for learning the spiritual, emotional, relational, and even physical steps that can help listeners replace irritation with peace.

For any Christian who wants their home to be a refuge of peace and serenity for all—not just themselves—and who wants to know they aren't alone in the mental and physical claustrophobia of too much togetherness, Spouse in the House is a vulnerable, charming, and pragmatic breath of hope.

About Becky Melby

Becky Melby is an author and speaker, with more than twenty books to her name, including four cozy mysteries for Guideposts' Secrets of Wayfarers Inn series. She makes her home in the heart of Wisconsin with her husband.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Rosalyn

I enjoyed reading this book, even though I am currently not in the stage of life this book is focusing on. I think there is something in these pages that is relevant to most people that have been married for a number of years. We all have things we need to learn, to grow in, to continue improving an......more

Goodreads review by Cheri

Spouse in the House is the first nonfiction book I’ve read by Cynthia Ruchti and first book, ever, by Becky Melby. I loved how they said almost from the beginning this book isn’t for all spouses who find themselves together 24/7. Some spouses have little challenge with the shift from being apart to......more

I really enjoyed reading this book. I liked how the authors wrote it in a conversational style so you felt like you were having a discussion with friends. I liked that they used humor and person stories to give examples of the tips they were sharing. I also loved how their tips and suggestions don’t......more

Goodreads review by Julie

Spouse in the House: Rearranging Our Attitudes to Make Room for Each Other by Cynthia Ruchti and Becky Melby Wanted to read this book as my spouse had been let go, they elimiated his position, back in january. He'd been with the company for 27 years. Not going to retire til he's 66 1/3 so that leaves......more

Goodreads review by Jeanne

I LOVE this practical and humorous advice, gently woven with scripture on how to navigate through all-the-time togetherness that couples find themselves in when 'He's Home All The Time' (HHATT Club). Authors Cynthia Ruchti and Becky Melby offer a wonderful book aimed at acknowledging the challenges......more