Cynthia Ruchti

I believe books like this come to us just when we need them. This book really hit home with me. As we transition into a "semi retirement" stage of our lives this book has addressed issues that we are dealing with right now. The authors use Biblical principles, humor and their own personal stories to show us ways to refocus and readjust our lives to thrive in a new phase of life as a married couple. They are definitely speaking from a place of experience. This book is not just for the retiring, though. If you have found yourself and your spouse home more because of a new "work from home" plan, a military spouse returning home, or unemployment due to recent circumstances this can be a great encouragement to you. It has changed how I view our new situation and how I respond to my husband.… (mehr)

Spouse in the House: Rearranging Our Attitudes to Make Room for Each Other by Cynthia Ruchti and Becky Melby
Wanted to read this book as my spouse had been let go, they eliminated his position, back in January. He'd been with the company for 27 years.
Not going to retire til he's 66 1/3 so that leaves about a year left. After collecting unemployment and trying to keep up to date on computer things, that was his job, he got bored.
Tried getting him hobbies and he did enjoy a few but he will save them for when he does retire. We got a lot accomplished in the house while he was home, cleaning out things.
This book will be right up my alley as I've been there, survived it and no T shirt.
Book starts with praise from others and table of contents.
Story starts where the authors have alternating chances to state their facts. Sometimes you just have to laugh, if you've been there before.
There are a lot of side-notes that I found very helpful along the way. A lot of comprising and trying not to step on each others toes.
I was lucky my spouse did go back to his old job-they renamed it something different and only out of work for 4 1/2 months. Now we know what to expect when he does retire.
Like conversations in the book also so you can see the other side of things.
What I found most helpful was inspirational charts at the very end. Never put things in columns before but it was so clear to actually see the words there.
Book ends with acknowledgements, a louse of a spouse, unsafe place and where to get help. This was eye opening for those who need it and for those of us who don't we may know others who can use this information.
Bible passages are included as well. Like questions at the end helping your spouse find his place in the house you are also living in.
Resources and notes are also included at the end.
Other works by the authors are listed. Very worthwhile book. So glad I got to read it.
Won this book in a contest and this is my honest opinion.… (mehr)

Spouse in the House: Rearranging Our Attitudes to Make Room for Each Other by Cynthia Ruchti and Becky Melby
Wanted to read this book as my spouse had been let go, they elimiated his position, back in january. He'd been with the company for 27 years.
Not going to retire til he's 66 1/3 so that leaves about a year left. After collecting unemployment and trying to keep up to date on computer things, that was his job, he got bored.
Tried getting him hobbies and he did enjoy a few but he will save them for when he does retire. We got a lot accomplished in the house while he was home, cleaning out things.
This book will be right up my alley as I've been there, survived it and no T shirt.
Book starts with praise from others and table of contents.
Story starts where the authors have alternating chances to state their facts. Sometimes you just have to laugh, if you've been there before.
There are a lot of sidenotes that I found very helpful along the way. A lot of comprising and trying not to step on each others toes.
I was lucky my spouse did go back to his old job-they renamed it something different and only out of work for 4 1/2 months. Now we know what to expect when he does retire.
Like conversations in the book also so you can see the other side of things.
What I found most helpful was inspriationsal charts at the very end. Never put things in columns before but it was so clear to actually see the words there.
Book ends with acknowledgements, a louse of a spouse, unsafe place and where to get help. This was eye opening for those who need it and for those of us who don't we may know others who can use this information.
Bible passages are included as well. Like questions at the end helping your spouse find his place in the house you are also living in.
Resources and notes are also included at the end.
Other works by the authors are listed. Very worthwhile book. So glad I got to read it.
Won this book in a contest and this is my honest opinion.… (mehr)

I thought this book was very timely for many of us. As our lives have changed due to economy and a virus some people find themselves at home with their spouse twenty-four hours a day. My husband retired last year so we have spent more together than ever. I enjoy being with him, but sometimes we need our own space.

The authors do a great job of giving us practical tips while sharing fun stories to help us cope with the changes in our lives. It is easy to forget about your spouse when you are use to being at home alone. In this book, we hear great advice and I especially liked reading what their husbands thoughts were.

The book has helped me adjust a bit more to being with my husband day and night but I sure wouldn’t trade those days for anything. We all have our ups and downs, but the book reminds us to work together and find humor when possible. What a great gift this would make for couples to read together as they enter into a new season in their marriage.

I received a copy of this book from Read With Audra Blogging Tour. The review is my own opinion.… (mehr)