Book Review: Spouse in the House by Cynthia Ruchti & Becky Melby

ByJulie
A frank and funny look at what to do when together is too close

Two’s company, especially for those who love each other. So what happens when–due to retirement, working from home, or even running a business together–spouses find that being in the same space all the time is awkward, complex, annoying, and just plain challenging? How can partners coexist without co-exhausting each other?

Cynthia Ruchti and Becky Melby know all too well how adjusting to a new, all-the-time closeness can cause the bliss of marriage to form blisters. Drawing from their experiences, and from men and women across the country in the same situation, the authors take a deep breath and dive into the root causes. They dig into the ways God’s Word has to say, and they offer practical tips for learning the spiritual, emotional, relational, and even physical steps that can help readers replace irritation with peace.

For any Christian who wants their home to be a refuge of peace and serenity for all–not just themselves–and who wants to know they aren’t alone in the mental and physical claustrophobia of too much togetherness, Spouse in the House is a vulnerable, charming, and pragmatic breath of hope.

JULIE’S REVIEW:
I thought Spouse in the House would address the pandemic and the forced working together that threw my husband and I together for a year and a half. The book addressed so much more than that. From retirement to home businesses to layoffs and everything in between, Spouse in the House offers personal anecdotes from the authors, even other authors that are relatable and helpful. Their stories are hilarious, but never bitter or mean-spirited. There’s Biblical wisdom, statistics and so much more.

Whether you are newlyweds getting used to each other or about to retire together, Spouse in the House is a must-read for everyone. It covers every aspect of having a spouse with you 24/7 and how you’ll not just survive, but thrive. I highly recommend.
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About the Authors
Cynthia Ruchti tells stories of hope through novels, nonfiction, devotionals, and speaking events. She serves as the professional relations liaison for American Christian Fiction Writers and is a frequent speaker at writers conferences across the country. Find out more at  cynthiaruchti.com.

Becky Melby is an author and speaker, with more than twenty books to her name, including four cozy mysteries for Guideposts’ Secrets of Wayfarers Inn series. Find out more at beckymelby.com.

Both make their homes in the heart of Wisconsin with their respective retired spouses, and are longtime best friends.
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