Raymond Ortlund's contribution to the New Studies in Biblical Theology series argues that the vision of human marriage coming down to us through the book of Genesis provides a hermeneutic key for understanding Israel's historical relationship with God—and Christ's ultimate, transforming relationship with us.

(NSBT) Dr. Raymond C. Ortlund Jr. traces the theme of marital unfaithfulness in the Old Testament and shows how the sad story of Israel's harlotry is transcended in the New Testament by the vision of ultimate reality in Christ and his church, the Bridegroom and the Bride.

The Marriage Mistake Leah's marriage to powerful Greek businessman Nik Andreakis was an empty sham, and she was determined to get a divorce. But Nik didn't want one. In the circumstances, Leah found that totally unbelievable. Why would he want to hand on to a wife he'd been blackmailed into marrying! Leah's lonely wedding night had set the pattern for the past five years, but now she couldn't sleep for wondering what motivated her husband. Why, all of a sudden, was he making advances on her when he had ignored her for so long?

Using a sample collected from Ashley Madison, this book is the result of a yearlong inquiry into women’s extramarital experiences. Ultimately, these women reject the binary proposition of marriage that assumes that either we work on our marriages and remain monogamous within them, or we break up the relationship and take up other relationships. These women conceive of an alternate solution to a marriage that is not wholly working, where their own needs are ignored, unmet, and not prioritized. Thus, the women in this study are engaging in secret defiance of the expectations of marriage and primary partnerships. This book gives voice to women’s experiences and perceptions regarding their participation in infidelity, and glimpses into the interworkings of our most intimate relationships, and the ways women negotiate marriages that fall short of their expectations.

A young woman is desperate to leave his sham marriage to a wealthy magnate in this classic contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author. Leah’s marriage to powerful Greek businessman Nik Andreakis was an empty sham, and she was determined to get a divorce. But Nik didn’t want one. In the circumstances, Leah found that totally unbelievable. Why would he want to hang on to a wife he’d been blackmailed into marrying! Leah’s lonely wedding night had set the pattern for the past five years, but now she couldn’t sleep for wondering what motivated her husband. Why, all of a sudden, was he making advances to her when he had ignored her for so long? Originally published in 1995.

A year ago I discovered my husband's affair with a work colleague. He claims to not understand why he had an affair, claims he didn't even want an affair and does not know why he embarked on an affair. He truly loves his family and I, we have a great relationship, but this wasn't enough to prevent him from cheating. Months have passed and I am still healing. I don't know how long it will take, but my husband and I love each other dearly and want our marriage to work. Although awful, his affair has made my husband refocus on our family and our relationship, which a year ago would have made me so happy. Instead I get my devoted husband back but I am carrying all the pain and hurt of his affair and I have been on an emotional roller coaster since. This book has been created as I realised I had spent the past few months searching the internet for information on how to deal with affairs in marriage and real stories from other betrayed spouses so I could see I was not alone. Scarily this happens to many marriages, contrary to what people believe, an affair can happen to good marriages, but why? In this book you will find information on what I have tried in order to make sense of it all, what worked and what didn't work. I trust if you are reading this you are probably in a similar situation as me and I do hope that my journey will provide inspiration and comfort to those who desperately need it.

Statistics show that one in every four marriages is impacted by infidelity. So the odds are pretty good that you or someone you know has experienced the searing pain of marital infidelity. But adultery is not an automatic death sentence for your marriage. You can trust again. You can restore intimacy. You can have a relationship that you will both cherish for a lifetime. Ten years ago, Gary and Mona Shriver experienced the devastation caused by adultery, and in the course of trying to save themselves, they wrote this book. Raw, transparently honest, the Shrivers’ story alone is an inspiration, offering hope and practical strategies for healing. Now this updated and revised edition adds other real-life stories of betrayal and forgiveness, and new information defining adultery, including the destruction of emotional affairs. Some doubt if a marriage can truly heal after the ravages of infidelity. Unfaithful proves you can. It’s not easy . . . but it can be done. Is it worth it? Yes. And you hold the first step—and hope—in your hand.

A fictionalized account of the life of Catherine Howard traces her early years as a sensual plaything for a series of lovers and her treasonous passion for Tom Culpeper before her failure to produce a son for the king and scandalous allegations condemn her to death.

Can a wife single-handedly bring a boring or broken marriage back to life? This improved and expanded edition of Laura Doyle's acclaimed First, Kill All the Marriage Counselors features real-life success stories from empowered wives who have done just that—and provides a step-by-step guide to revitalizing your own marriage. Laura Doyle's marriage was in trouble, and couples counseling wasn't helping. On the brink of divorce, she decided to talk to women who'd been happily married for over a decade, and their advice stunned her. From it, she distilled Six Intimacy Skills—woman-centric practices that ended her overwhelm and resentment, restoring the playfulness and passion in her marriage. Now an internationally-recognized relationship coach, Doyle has shared her secrets with women around the globe, saving thousands of marriages with her fresh, revolutionary approach. Practical and counter-intuitive, the Six Intimacy Skills are about focusing on your own desires and transforming your own life—not bending over backwards to transform your husband. Incorporating these skills will empower you to: Attract his attention like a magnet when you relax more and do less Receive affection not because you told him to make more of an effort, but because he naturally seeks you out Feel more like yourself—and like yourself more If you've been trying to "fix" your relationship and it's not working, maybe the problem was never you, or your husband, or even the two of you as a couple. Maybe the problem is that nobody ever taught you the skills you need to foster respect, tenderness, and consideration. With humor and heart, The Empowered Wife shows you how to improve your relationship in ways you hadn't thought possible. You'll join a worldwide community of over 150,000 empowered wives who finally have the marriages they dreamed of when they said "I do."

Written by a couple who experienced infidelity in their marriage, "Infidelity" asks if there is life after adultery.