Men Are Like Waffles--Women Are Like Spaghetti

Bill Farrel

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Men Are Like WafflesWomen Are Like Spaghettihas helped thousands of couples understand each other better. I will continue to recommend this book as a "must read." Gary Chapman, bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages(R)Pam and Bill Farrel have the ability to take an everyday menu of spaghetti and waffles and transform biblical, practical wisdom into a word picture that has encouraged, equipped, and inspired couples worldwide. Dr. Kevin Leman, bestselling author of The Birth Order Book and Sheet MusicLet Your Differences Make You Irresistible to Each Other While a man tends to deal with one problem or purpose at a time (moving from waffle square to waffle square), a woman's thoughts generally flow together (like spaghetti noodles). Once you discover how your spouse processes feelings and thoughts, you're on your way to a happy and healthy relationship! Join more than 300,000 other readers as you learn to energize your communication with strategies that work, ignite romance with new ideas to spice up your marriage, and empower your parenting with your combined insights and influence. Find all the ingredients for creating a fabulous recipe of loving, working, and winning together!

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• Publié par: Harvest House Publishers, Inc.
• Date de parution: 27 décembre 2016
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780736968898
• Langue: English

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MEN ARE LIKE WAFFLES-WOMEN ARE LIKE SPAGHETTI
Copyright 2001 by Bill and Pam Farrel
Published 2016 by Harvest House Publishers
Eugene, Oregon 97402
ISBN 978-0-7369-6888-1 (pbk.)
ISBN 978-0-7369-6889-8 (eBook)
The Library of Congress has cataloged the earlier edition as follows:
Farrel, Bill, 1959-
Men are like waffles, women are like spaghetti / Bill and Pam Farrel.
p. cm.
ISBN 0-7369-0486-7
1. Man-woman relationships. 2. Interpersonal communication. 3. Interpersonal relations. I. Farrel, Pam, 1959- II. Title.
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Praise for Men Are Like Waffles-Women Are Like Spaghetti
Men Are Like Waffles-Women Are Like Spaghetti has helped thousands of couples understand each other better, and thus have better communication. I will continue to recommend this book as a must read. -Gary Chapman, PhD, author of The Five Love Languages
Pam and Bill Farrel have the ability to take an everyday menu of spaghetti and waffles and transform biblical, practical wisdom into a word picture that has encouraged, equipped, and inspired couples worldwide. -Dr. Kevin Leman, New York Times bestselling author of The Birth Order Book and Sheet Music
If you want to know why sometimes in one day your marriage can go from ecstasy to exasperation, you need to read this book. -Dr. David Jeremiah, senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Church and president and founder of Turning Point
The practical helps from their exceptional book will once again transform a new generation into vital and lifelong relationships. -Dr. Arlen and Elsa Salte, founders of Break Forth Canada
Bill and Pam Farrel will help you finally understand what makes your spouse tick and how best to communicate. -Arlene Pellicane, author of 31 Days to a Happy Husband
Can it truly be years since Pam and Bill had their stroke of insight for THE MOST descriptive metaphor for male/female brain/communication differences ever? And it is still helping couples break through barriers. -Anita Renfroe, comedian
This work is near and dear to the heart of God, and we admire them for boldly bringing these truths. -Clay and Renee Crosse, Holyhomes Ministries
Bill and Pam are people we trust, and we give their counsel our highest recommendation. -Dr. Clay Jones, associate professor of Christian Apologetics, Biola University, and Jean E. Jones, author of Discovering Hope in the Psalms
Pam and Bill Farrel stand for God s design for marriage. The Farrels share biblical wisdom and practical insights with a large dose of humor. -Jim Garlow, pastor of Skyline Church and author of Well Versed
Bill and Pam have a great marriage, and in today s world, that speaks loudly. -Leslie Vernick, licensed counselor, relationship coach, and author of The Emotionally Destructive Marriage
Whether you ve been married 50 years or 5 days, Pam and Bill are the marriage mentors every couple needs. -Kathi Lipp, bestselling author of The Husband Project
In a cultural climate that blurs the lines between male and female, Bill and Pam reinforce biblical principles! -Sharon Jaynes, Praying for Your Husband from Head to Toe
There s just so much fun, help, ministry, and insight packed into Men Are Like Waffles-Women Are Like Spaghetti ! deliciously impacting relationships! -Richie Rhea, senior pastor of Troy First Baptist Church and Rhonda Rhea , author of Espresso Your Faith
Interviewing Pam and Bill on TV or reading their classic masterpiece, we have been greatly enriched. -Ron and Ann Mainse, Heart to Heart Ministries, (Ann) 100 Huntly Street
A gourmet treat for all who want to find unity in their diversity. -Claudia Arp and David Arp, MSW, authors of 10 Great Dates to Energize Your Marriage
Help and hope to couples all over the world! Our marriage has been strengthened with Bill and Pam s wisdom! -Mark and Jill Savage, authors of No More Perfect Marriages
Next to the Bible, no book has influenced my understanding of a Christ-glorifying marriage more than Men Are Like Waffles-Women Are Like Spaghetti ! -Scott Wesley Brown, Christian artist and pastor
[Bill and Pam] are helping couples stay together and thrive, using their unique brand of humor mixed with practical, godly wisdom and easy-to-apply tips. -Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace, directors of Biola University Center for Marriage and Relationships, founders of Marriage by Grace
Practical, fun, and packed full of light bulb moments about relationships. If we were stuck on a desert island, all we d want is waffles, spaghetti, and this book! -Carey and Dena Dyer, entertainers and authors of Love at First Fight
Bill and Pam must have been spying on us, because we saw ourselves in the pages of this book! Reading through this book together has given us more understanding and patience. -Danielle Macaulay and Dan Macaulay, Canadian recording artist
Powerful principles, poignant illustrations, and biblical wisdom point couples to building blocks for success -Gene Kent and Carol Kent, author of Unquenchable
Laughter, energy, and dynamic principles, practical tools, strategic keys, and serious help for families to find hope -Audrey and Bob Meisner, cofounders of Love Married Life and bestselling authors of Marriage Under Cover
This book is a recipe for success! -Robert and Pamela Crosby, authors of The Will of a Man the Way of a Woman
Give yourself the gift of reading this book. -JP Jones, senior pastor of Crossline Community Church and author of Facing Goliath and Donna Jones, national speaker and author of Seek
With Thanks
To our Creator, who made men and women uniquely different and gave humankind the gift of marriage.
God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them (Genesis 1:27).
A man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh (Genesis 2:24).

To Adam and Eve, the original waffles and spaghetti couple.
God saw all that he had made, and it was very good (Genesis 1:31).

To the Mr. and Mrs. who asked Bill for help, and to the Holy Spirit, who answered Bill s prayer and gave a memorable word picture-men are like waffles and women are like spaghetti.
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you (James 1:5).

To all our mentors, who poured into our marriage so we could pour into others marriages.

To Bob Hawkins and the Harvest House Publishers team who bridged the gender gap with a powerful book packed with God s truths wrapped in a humorous title.

To the hundreds of thousands of couples around the world who have read and benefitted from Men Are Like Waffles-Women Are Like Spaghetti

To all the leaders, pastors, and researchers brave enough to share the truth that men and women are different-and that is a good thing.
To the God of Love. You took a young couple from dysfunctional homes and redeemed, renewed, and remade our love and then entrusted us with the much-needed message presented in Men Are Like Waffles-Women Are Like Spaghetti.
We love because [God] first loved us (1 John 4:19).

And to all who read this revised edition. We pray you will laugh, learn, and love greater, better, stronger, and longer. We are grateful for you all.
We thank God every time we remember you (Philippians 1:3).
CONTENTS
Praise for Men Are Like Waffles-Women Are Like Spaghetti
With Thanks
An Amazing Journey
1
What s the Difference?
We Need to See I to I
2
Waffles and Spaghetti Communicating
Don t Overcook Communication
3
Waffles and Spaghetti Relaxing
Remote Places and Remote Controls
4
Waffles and Spaghetti in Love
Preparing for the Main Course
5
Waffles and Spaghetti in the Bedroom
Sugar and Spice
6
Waffles and Spaghetti in Conflict
Hot Waffles and Simmering Marinara
7
Waffles and Spaghetti Achieving Together
The Recipe for Success
8
Waffles and Spaghetti at Home
Who Does What, When, and