The Good, The Messy, and The Beautiful: The Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life

God brings spouses closer to the divine union through the sanctifying grace of the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. Yet, marriage is often more challenging than newlyweds expect. In The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful: The Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life, national marriage speakers Edward and Beth Sri share candid reflections from their 20+ years together, revealing that struggles are natural and serve to purify and sanctify. With practical advice, insightful mindsets, and relatable stories, this book guides couples through the realities of marriage—miscommunication, healing, intimacy, gifts, and more—offering wisdom for embracing the vocation fully, through every season.