Marriage - The Art of Apologizing for Something You Don’t Remember Doing

Have you ever stood in the middle of a room, looked into the eyes of the person you love most, and said, 'I’m sorry,' while silently wondering what you actually did wrong? If so, welcome to one of marriage’s most humbling mysteries-where apologies sometimes come before clarity, where love calls you to extend grace even when the details are a bit... fuzzy. 'Marriage - The Art of Apologizing for Something You Don’t Remember Doing' is not just a title-it’s a lifeline for every couple that’s ever gotten tangled in the unspoken tension of hurt feelings, misread glances, and 'Wait, are you mad at me?' moments. With wit, warmth, and wisdom rooted in biblical truth, this book offers a lighthearted yet deeply meaningful look at the sacred beauty of imperfect love. It’s not a how-to manual on fixing every fight, nor does it promise that you’ll never argue about laundry or the 'right' way to load the dishwasher again. What it does offer is far better: an invitation to laugh, to lean in, and to let go of your need to always be right in exchange for the holy work of choosing each other daily. Inside these pages, you’ll find yourself grinning at the ridiculousness of your own misunderstandings, nodding in recognition at the emotional standoffs over unspoken expectations, and maybe even tearing up as you remember the times you’ve said, 'I’m sorry,' simply because peace mattered more than pride. You’ll hear stories that echo your own and gain insight that helps you see that love isn’t built on flawless memory or perfect communication-it’s built on commitment, humility, and the willingness to serve each other even when you don’t quite understand. Joshua Rhoades doesn’t sugarcoat the mess of marriage. Instead, he embraces it, celebrates it, and weaves humor through every chapter to remind us that sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is hold a tissue box in one hand and say, 'Let’s try again,' with the other. This book is a reminder that marriage isn’t about keeping score-it’s about keeping your vows. That grace is more powerful than memory. And that sometimes, the most loving thing you can do is apologize... even when you’re not totally sure what you’re apologizing for. Because real love shows up. It listens. It laughs. It says, 'I choose you,' over and over again, even when the path is cluttered with misunderstandings and unspoken expectations. This book will help:· Married couples in every season-from newlyweds to the golden years· Engaged couples preparing for more than just a wedding· Christian counselors and pastors offering real-world, grace-filled advice· Leaders searching for relatable, faith-filled marriage content· Spouses who feel stuck in communication loops they don’t know how to break· Husbands who sincerely ask, 'What did I do?' and want to do better· Wives who want more than solutions-they want to be understood· Men’s and women’s ministry groups looking for humor with spiritual depth· Couples healing from conflict and rediscovering how to laugh together· Anyone needing the reminder that love isn’t about perfection-it’s about presence This book is for the ones who are still choosing each other-even when they’re tired, confused, and one step away from sleeping on the couch. Because love doesn’t always remember the details. But it always remembers to stay.