Experts have labeled it “The Battle of the Sexes.” But contrary to popular opinion, the natural differences between men and women can serve your marriage rather than sever it. Especially if you and your spouse are willing to acknowledge and respond to them as God intended.

In this book Dr. James Mallory uncovers God’s design for marriage and, in the process, reveals a remarkable compatibility between what science and Scripture have to say about your differences. Research shows that men and women do function differently. And the Bible supports that by offering two answers for resolving the basic source of conflict between the sexes: an attitude of mutual submission and a willingness to carry out your God-given roles. When you apply those godly truths in your marriage—with each of you recognizing that you were created differently so you could meet your partner’s needs—wholeness and intimacy will result.

Laying down a foundation that will help you better understand this age-old battle, Mallory elaborates not only on the unique roles of husbands and wives, but why that uniqueness is so important. He also discusses the issue of leadership versus submission, principles for communicating love, and steps to conflict resolution—all with the intent to help you and your spouse work out areas of conflict in a way that will produce a winning situation for both of you. The Battle of the Sexes goes a long way in proving that differences don’t have to mean discord—especially within a Christian marriage.