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Product Description Is your marriage a classic? A classic is something of high quality and lasting value. In a marriage there will be hours of maintenance work, tinkering, breakdowns, meltdowns, blowups, cute photo ops, wear and tear, overhauls, memories, vacations, celebrations, and repairs. There will be moments where you haul yourselves back to “the garage” for work. Like a trusty old truck, a classic marriage isn’t perfect, but who can put a price tag on it? As the odometer climbs, everyday challenges leave behind rust and ripped upholstery. Dings and scrapes come with the memories. The odors left by spilled milk and stale French fries replace the new car smell. But even with a few sputters and an occasional stall out, that baby is still moving down the road. Welcome to real life! In this book, you’ll find: Biblical inspiration, honesty, and humor from the front seat of adventure with Michelle and Phil. Tips to get under the hood and keep your marriage on the road to a long future. Tune-up questions in every chapter to work on your communication. Tools for how to tinker with overheated emotions and repair broken hearts. Plus fun tips and witty comments from Phil – with a chance of dad jokes. Get behind the wheel of your own love story, roll the windows down, and feel the wind in your hair as you keep that classic on the road! Review "Life and LOVE do NOT get easier as we age! So, EVERY couple needs Classic Marriage: Staying in Love as Your Odometer Climbs ! Michelle and Phil Rayburn have packed up golden nuggets of affection, wisdom, and wit to bless and build us on this journey of loving each other well for the miles ahead. HOP IN! Enjoy the road trip of marriage. The REST of love can be the BEST of love!" -- Pam Farrel , co-author of bestselling Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti and 52 Ways to Wow Your Husband: Put a Smile on His Face "It is a rare author who can dispense practical wisdom, season it with humor and keep you turning the pages. Michelle Rayburn is one of those people. If you can read this book without smiling, you might want to check your pulse. Applying the guidelines she offers can move your marriage on the front burner. As a husband of 52 years I found her book delightful and extremely helpful." -- Ken Davis, Speaker, Comedian, Communication Coach, 52-year marriage survivor "Nothing like a chuckle to lighten up a heavy topic. In Classic Marriage, Michelle and Phil are just the best down-to-earth encouragers, offering hope for a God-inspired marriage tune-up." -- Rhonda Rhea , TV personality, humor columnist, and author of 18 books, including the award-winning rom-coms, Turtles in the Road and Off-Script & Over-Caffeinated "This is a GREAT read. It's fun, practical and there are gems of wisdom on every page. I loved the interaction on the pages with Michelle and Phil. Your marriage can be refreshed and strengthened with this very enjoyable book." -- Jim Burns, PhD , President, HomeWord, author of Doing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out "Michelle Rayburn's new book, Classic Marriage: Staying in Love as Your Odometer Climbs is a great read for couples seeking to tune up the clunker and turn it into a classic. The reader is treated to a two-for-one dose of insightful experience and candid stories from their 30+ year marriage. Michelle does the heavy lifting of authoring, sharing personal moments and life lessons, both the magic and the nearly tragic. Hubby Phil pops in briefly along the way bringing his own brand of support. He is dry, funny, and occasionally snarky. Their suggestions for enriching your relationship are practical and simple and stimulate new ways to deal with old issues. This is a lighthearted book with a serious message. Don't miss it." -- Deb DeArmond, writing coach, speaker, and award-winning author of books on family and marriage including: Don't Go to Bed Angry. Stay Up and Figh