Real-Life Marriage

Navigating Your Beautiful, Messy, One-of-a-Kind Love Story

By: Traci Morrow

Narrated by: Traci Morrow

Is it even possible for us to stay married till death do us part?

And for those that do, how do they stay happy? Are they just lucky? Discover tools that will help answer and navigate the questions real-life couples ask, like:

Why do we argue about the same things over and over?

Does she even hear what I'm saying?

Why is he playing video games instead of hanging out with me?

Have we just grown apart?

Is being in a relationship supposed to be this hard?

Traci Morrow, John C. Maxwell's relationship expert, debunks the happily-ever-after myth and shows how great marriages are built one choice at a time. Humorous, uplifting, and completely personal, Real-Life Marriage will lead you through the mess to create the passionate, adventurous, and purposeful marriage-for-life you choose.

©2022 Traci Morrow (P)2024 Traci Morrow

Critic reviews

"Traci Morrow will teach you how to prepare your marriage for success instead of repairing it!" John C. Maxwell, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Coach and Speaker

"Traci Morrow's Real-Life Marriage delivers an easy-to-read and pragmatic guide for couples seeking to strengthen their relationship at any age or stage." Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott, #1 New York Times Bestselling Authors of Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts

Honest, Relatable, and Helpful!!! A must listen for all married couples or those embarking on the adventure of marriage!

Traci Morrow is so personable and likable as she shares her experience and expertise when it comes to marriage. This isn’t a feel good story—it’s a raw account of just how challenging and rewarding marriage can be, and gives practical steps to help the reader THRIVE in marriage. After 17 years of marriage, I am still learning and growing and this book is a must read…or listen! Fun to discuss with my husband on date nights too!

Authentic. Hopeful. Practical. We can do this!!!

What a phenomenal, wise and heartfelt manual for marriage! I love how the author expresses with heart, vulnerability and messiness-the ups, and a lot of the downs of relationship. Giving tangible advice and action steps on how to navigate from two very different advantage points towards a common goal. As someone who is coming out of a destructive marriage, I have found the parts of my mind that want to shy away from Hope in a future relationship. But as I listened, I felt a small budding hope that I could have a nourishing relationship someday, and when I do I will apply these principles and steps, the idea doesn’t feel daunting-it feels exciting after listening to this book!!!!
Traci gives practical and time-honored wisdom in how to navigate from the very beginning, every step of the way for your unique and successful love story. I loved what she said about no two people being a fit, that it’s a matter of choosing every day on both parts to show up with the best of ourselves. To come as we are, with heart and honesty. This is a book I will listen to over and again to soak in the riches of staying in my own lane, and also, speaking to the best parts of my future spouse in a way that is honoring and For the common goal of connection and lifelong marriage.
Thank you, Traci Morrow for putting your life experience study and heart into these pages. The ripple effect is going to be massive! You are doing beautiful work on this planet and I am thankful to be a recipient if your hard won wisdom and fun revelations. Thank you for giving me hope around a future marriage, with tangible steps that I can implement, as well as I what I can look for in the dating pool-another person who’s committed to the growth and success of our union! Two very different people committed to the common goal! This is a must for every person, whether you’re paired currently or not. I highly recommend this book and will be giving a copy to every soon to be married couple I meet!
I love that the author is also the narrator, her warmth and heart come through every word! Loved this book!!! You WILL be better for it🩷🩷💌

Engaging & Empowering

This book is incredibly dynamic - I found myself feeling empowered and excited to come up with a game plan with my spouse. This book doesn’t just hype you up and then leave you wondering how to achieve it in your own life- each chapter provides clear direction. As a “self-help” book it defies the genre: it’s neither idealistic and lofty, nor formulaic and stale: it’s in its own category as clear-cut and energizing. Thoroughly recommend this audiobook!

This book gets REAL!

I appreciated the genuine sharing by the author of her own marriage journey as well as the practical helpful implementation suggestions for the reader. A great gift for couples considering marriage and those seeking to experience a healthy married life to the fullest! The author’s voice pleasant to listen to and her heart behind her words comes thru powerfully!