Boundaries in Marriage: Understanding the Choices That Make or Break Loving Relationships

Written by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

Narrated by Dick Fredricks

Learn when to say yes and how to say no in the context of your marriage relationship.

In Boundaries in Marriage, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend, counselors and authors of the New York Times bestseller Boundaries, teach us that healthy boundaries are the property lines that define and protect you and your spouse as individuals. Once you have them in place, a good marriage can become better, and a less-than-satisfying one can even be saved.

Boundaries in Marriage will give you the tools and encouragement you need to:

• Set and maintain personal boundaries and respect those of your spouse
• Understand and practice two key ingredients to a successful marriage: freedom and responsibility
• Establish values that form a godly structure and architecture for your marriage
• Protect your marriage from different kinds of "intruders"
• Work with a spouse who understands and values boundaries--or with one who doesn't

It's time to deepen your love by providing a better environment for it to flourish, and Drs. Cloud and Townsend are here to help. Discover how boundaries can make life better today!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Release date: Nov 19, 2003
• ISBN: 9780310261384

Henry Cloud

Dr. Henry Cloud is an acclaimed leadership expert, psychologist, and New York Times bestselling author whose books have sold over 10 million copies. In 2014, Success magazine named Dr. Cloud one of the top 25 most influential leaders in personal growth and development. He graduated from Southern Methodist University with a BS in psychology and completed his PhD in clinical psychology at Biola University. 

Reviews for Boundaries in Marriage

[deusvitae · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A book applying the authors' "boundaries" philosophy to the realm of marriage. There is much to commend the authors' concept of "boundaries" to marriage partners: if used properly, boundaries help each spouse recognize what they can and cannot control and to focus more inward and work to fix the self more than attempting to project on the spouse and to fix them. It can assist spouses who have difficulties in the areas of enabling, being walked over, or who constantly project all problems upon the other.On the other hand, as the authors themselves make clear, the concept of boundaries has to be used properly. They cannot be immediate ultimatiums or boundaries enforced on others. The concept of consequences as elaborated in the book make some sense but can lead to all kinds of problems in and of themselves when abused. The idea of one consequence being the withholding of sex also runs contrary to 1 Corinthians 7, despite the authors' attempts to be otherwise rather Biblical. In short, if the boundaries are established in the right way for the right reasons, things will go well. But if boundaries are established in the wrong way and/or for the wrong reasons, things could go from bad to worse. The book and concepts are worth considering, but it is even more important to check yourself at the door before establishing said boundaries.

[Bertie Pimm · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I have learned so much from this book. I never knew I could set boundaries in my own marriage. This book has opened my eyes and heart to a new way of life with my husband, children and friends. I highly recommend this book.

[Dixon's Realty LLC · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Very informative and makes you think, definitely enjoyed it. Would recommend to someone else

[Glenda Andrews · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

So many truths - very good ideas to be helpful in marriage issues

[Leon Hastings · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is very helpful and offers many biblical examples for success!

[Michael George · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great book. Love the boundaries series.
It's a bit heavy on scripture reciting but that's ok. Good lessons in the bible aka the first self help book created.

[Heidi Kay · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great content, and definitely worth the read regardless of what state your marriage is in!

[mrs2starbucks · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Helpful, but there's a lot to wade through and reconcile with your own world view if you're not Christian and the type to count to three before you react rather than citing a verse at yourself. All in all a good read though, and an interesting perspective.

[Thabo Manamela · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very good Book.