Define the Relationship: A Candid Look at Breaking Up, Making Up, and Dating Well - Softcover

Clark, Jeramy; Clark, Jerusha

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1578565928 ISBN 13: 9781578565924

Publisher: WaterBrook, 2004

Synopsis

Ken thinks he and Becky are just having fun together. Becky is already picking out bridesmaid dresses.

Melissa has decided to break up with Tony. Tony thinks Melissa is “the one.”

Are miscommunications like this unavoidable? What’s the best way to end a relationship–or to take it to a more serious level?

Chances are, you’ve heard of “The Talk.” Every romantic relationship comes to the point where things need to be defined or redefined: Do we become romantically exclusive? Is our relationship ready (or not ready) to move to the next level? What are our boundaries and expectations? Is it possible to “just be friends”?

Getting all the cards on the table. Communicating openly and honestly. It sounds like a great idea, right? The tough question is, how do you communicate in a way that significantly benefits you both–and doesn’t leave you dreading those important conversations in the future?

In Define the Relationship, you’ll find everything you need to know about positively defining and redefining your current or future dating relationships. Written in light of the complexities of dating today, this long-needed resource will help you avoid painful and confusing dating dilemmas and experience instead the freedom of well-defined, spiritually grounded, and truly rewarding relationships.

About this title

From the Back Cover

“Define the Relationship takes a refreshing approach to dating by shining light on the subtle pitfalls couples face today. In an entertaining, honest, and life-changing way, Jeramy and Jerusha address things such as good communication skills, how to guard emotional as well as sexual purity, and what it means to have a God-centered self. Jeramy and Jerusha Clark fill a huge vacuum in Christian resources on dating by writing this book.”
–Dr. Lori Salierno, speaker, author, and founder of Celebrate Life International

“Define the Relationship is tailor-made for serious-minded, sincere young people who want to build quality long-term relationships. Loaded with examples and experience, Jeramy and Jerusha masterfully walk through how to communicate in relationships at every level–from first dates to final breakups. A valuable resource, not only for dating but also for building strong foundations for communication in marriage.”
–Paul Fleischmann, president of National Network of Youth Ministries

“Jeramy and Jerusha not only have a heart for God, they have a heart for helping young people build healthy relationships. In this helpful book, they offer tips for communication that can set any relationship on the right course. Define the Relationship helps you learn communication skills that lead to honesty, openness, and true intimacy–and that’s the way God desires our relationships to be defined.”
–Laurie Polich, speaker, author, youth ministry professor

About the Author

Jeramy and Jerusha Clark are the authors of the best-selling I Gave Dating a Chance and He’s H.O.T., She’s H.O.T. They live with their two daughters in Escondido, California, where Jeramy pastors high school students at Emmanuel Faith Community Church.

Edition details

• Publisher: WaterBrook
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1578565928
• ISBN 13: 9781578565924
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224