Enjoy today's Life Lessons show with author Rhonda Stoppe author of If My Husband Would Change, I'd Be Happy.

•      Can you tell us a little bit about the inspiration behind If My Husband Would Change, I’d Be Happy & Other Myths Wives Believe? As a newlywed, what were some of the expectations you had about your husband and marriage in general that were unrealistic? What were some of the big things — or even the small things — you wished your husband would change? What is the biggest problem with believing our partner is responsible for our happiness? Where should we be looking to find happiness?•      How does the way a wife thinks about her husband influence her happiness in the marriage?•      Why is it important for young married couples to have older couples in their lives as mentors?•      What are some of the other myths about marriage you explore in the book? You talk about how a wife pursuing her husband physically ministers to him deeply. Can you shed some light on what that means to a man?  A term sure to ruffle feathers with some women is “unconditional respect” for her husband. From a Christian perspective, what does this mean within a marriage? Does humor play any kind of role in a healthy marriage? If so, how? Trials often ruin marriages. What encouragement can you offer to a woman who finds herself amidst the storm or in a difficult, tumultuous marriage? ?

•      What are the three steps to a happy marriage?

•      What special features are included at the end of each chapter? Tell us more about the contributions your husband, Steve, made to the book.