Intimacy: A 100-Day Guide to Lasting Relationships

I would highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to increase the level of intimacy in their marriage. The book has totally transformed my marriage and is bringing intimacy back where there was absolutely none previously. God is speaking through us in every chapter and teaching how to grow closer to each other and continue raising our own intimacy. The other thing I love about this book is that it’s not just information, but there are action steps and a plan so that you can actually work on improving your relationship practically. This book has revolutionized our marriage and I know that it can do the same for anyone else looking to improve their intimacy!

Anyone who wants a practical guide to growing intimacy in their marriage should read this book, preferable read it with their spouse. Dr. Weiss guides the reader through frank and honest issues that will deepen any relationship. This is NOT just another romantic book of "Dear Joan" advice. The book is intensely practical with proven steps to deeper intimacy. I've met the author personally- this guys the real deal and practicing the principles in this book raised the intimacy level of his own marriage and thousands of others who he has impacted in the last decade. Highly recommended

This book is a great resource for any couple wanting to draw closer. It is full of practical tips and helpful tools. So after you read a chapter there are questions to answer and steps to take. You won't just read it and forget if you implement the 100 day exercises. Great resource.

I loved this book because a friend recommended it to me at a time when we were trudging through a proverbial season of drought in our marriage. It is the equivalent of hundreds of dollars and many, many hours of professional counseling. It's also incredibly deep. There were some chapters in this book that probed deeply into my soul, illuminating areas of self-centeredness and self-preservation that needed to be dealt with, repented of, forgiven, and healed. Two specific things that improved our marriage: (...and this one has had immeasurable impact) LeRoy began praying with me right before falling asleep. Actually, he prays. Occasionally, I add a few words. And sometimes, I fall asleep before he finishes, so he just prays anyway. This next one was for me, (because I saw how foolish and immature I was behaving). Weiss writes about Emotional Maturity and places six topics into three very different categories, describing each one in detail: Child, Adolescent, and Adult. The topics are spiritual, social, financial, sexual, feelings, and fun. That was enlightening. Now, I'll tell you, I'm not where I'd like to be, but I'm thankful I'm not where I used to be. If you ask God to mature you... He's faithful to provide the necessary training in order to answer with a resounding Yes! :) No, I don't necessarily recommend this book. It has a lot in it that takes the two of you being in agreement. I've learned over the years that my husband and I are usually in different stages of maturing. Sometimes he's ahead of me in certain areas and sometimes I'm ahead of him in other areas. In light of this, it's better to work on yourself, pray for your spouse, and lovingly, with discernment, make suggestions along the way. If you're prone to seeds of resentment or bitterness, there are other books out there that are better than this one. But, if you and your spouse are both introspective over-achievers -- with a dose of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) -- who are passionate about going deep, doing lots of soul searching, and keeping up on homework for 100 days... you may enjoy this book.

I think this book should be read by every couple considering marriage while they are open to learning how to love. If they understand these principals and practice them they'll have no need for a book like this later when they have unknowingly become clueless, discouraged and disconnected thinking that it's their mate has failed in intimacy and wonder if it's possible with another. I made all the mistakes the first time. If I ever get married again, I'll know better. I know too many couple that are committed to living a life of resignation to far less than God's intention for them or that walk away not even knowing what it is they are looking for.

Bought this at my wife's request. Worth a read, and included helpful recommendations. We tried them on a whim, and were surprised at how effective they were, in only a very few minute per day. Excellent book.

Fantastic read. A big blessing to our marriage.

Great help for my SA/IA husband! Dr Weiss is very smart!

If a car is not working perfectly, the first thing to do is read the manual.This book is the practical application owners manual for a great marriage. MORE IMPORTANTLY - the manual tells us what regular maintenance needs to be done on our car. This book explains what regular maintenance is on a marriage. If there is a non working part, you will know how to fix it! A must read excellent companion books are Stormie Omartian's award winning book The Power of a Praying Husband, and The Power of a Praying Wife. Also, see Mark Gungor's website. If there are really serious challenges, read Can My Marriage Be Saved? by Mae Chambers - Real life stories of tragic marriages that looked destined for divorce - but ended in healing, hope, and restoration! These are the MUST HAVE maintenance and fix it tools for every marriage. You can have a marriage better than you ever dreamed! Go for it! Breathe new life, hope, and passion into those sparks and reignite the fire!

This author speaks clearly and from the heart. I appreciated the stories and the specific actions suggested to help achieve the intimacy most of us struggle for. A worthy read.