Relationship Grit: A True Story with Lessons to Stay Together, Grow Together, and Thrive Together (Hardcover)

Introduction xi

1 G = God 1

Magical Moments (Jon) 3

Persistence Pays Off (Kathryn) 4

A Divine Appointment (Jon) 6

A Deeper Connection (Kathryn) 7

A Triple-Braided Cord (Jon) 8

2 R = Resolve 11

From Fantasy to Reality (Kathryn) 13

Issues of the Past (Jon) 14

It Takes Two (Kathryn) 16

Buying a House (Jon) 18

Ain’t No Stopping Us (Kathryn) 19

Big Decisions (Jon) 20

We’re Having a Baby (Kathryn) 21

A Living Hell (Kathryn) 22

Busy, Stressed, and Selfish (Jon) 27

Why I Stayed (Kathryn) 28

Chasing Success (Jon) 30

Making the Move (Jon) 32

Whatever It Takes (Kathryn) 34

Miracles (Jon) 35

I Was Ready to Leave Him (Kathryn) 37

The Ultimatum (Jon) 38

A Defining Moment (Jon) 39

You Have to Be Willing to Change (Jon) 40

3 I = Invest 43

Invest Instead of Consume (Jon) 45

Don’t Keep Score (Kathryn) 47

Communicate, Communicate, Communicate (Kathryn) 48

The Curse of Expectations (Kathryn) 50

Appreciate Your Differences (Jon) 52

Shared Vision and Purpose (Kathryn) 53

Common Bonds (Kathryn) 54

There’s No Plan B (Jon) 56

All In (Kathryn) 59

Choosing Faith (Jon) 60

When You Change, the Relationship Changes (Kathryn) 63

Hopping on the Energy Bus (Jon) 64

Support Instead of Limit (Kathryn) 70

Encourage Instead of Compete (Kathryn) 71

The 4 Cs (Jon) 72

4 T = Together 77

Going Deeper (Kathryn) 79

Invest in the Root If You Want the Fruit (Jon) 80

Clearing Out the Weeds (Jon) 82

The Truth Hurts (Kathryn) 83

A Special Prayer (Jon) 84

Forgiveness (Kathryn) 87

What You Uncover, God Will Cover (Jon) 88

A Covenant (Kathryn) 88

The 5 Ds (Jon) 90

Compliment Each Other (Kathryn) 93

Focus on What They Are Doing Right (Jon) 95

Make Her Your Queen (Jon) 96

Make Him Your King (Kathryn) 97

Be Open to Feedback (Jon) 98

Team Meetings (Kathryn) 99

Give Each Other Space (Jon) 101

Create Space to Grow (Kathryn) 101

Serve (Jon) 103

Make Your Relationship a Priority (Kathryn) 108

Find Your Rhythm (Jon) 109

Stronger Together (Kathryn) 112

There is No Perfect Formula (Jon) 115

The Right Words at the Right Time (Kathryn) 116

11 Quick Tips for a Great Relationship (Kathryn) 117

11 Quick Tips for a Great Relationship (Jon) 120

Discussion Questions 127

Prayer 129

Anniversary Cards 130

Acknowledgments 133

About the Authors 134

Other Books by Jon Gordon 135