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It was on her back porch, coffee in hand, and babies playing at our feet, that Ashley spoke the truths to me that form the foundation of this book. With gentleness and conviction, she reminded me of the reality of the gospel, the unshakeable love of Jesus, and the hope we have because of Him. She helped me see that even if my marriage never looked exactly the way I had dreamed, I could still be whole, secure, and deeply loved in Christ.

I walked away from that conversation with renewed faith and a determination, fueled by God's grace, to love my husband well. And now, four years later, our marriage is stable, supportive, and joy filled as we prepare to welcome our third child.

The guidance Ashley offered me that day was deeply countercultural. It challenged everything the world says about marriage, self-fulfillment, and happiness. But it was exactly what I needed, and exactly what so many women need today. The principles she shares in The Dance of Love and Marriage are rooted in Scripture, grounded in truth, and carried by a heart that genuinely desires to see women flourish in their calling as wives.

If you come to these pages weary or discouraged, I pray this message meets you the same way it met me—right in the middle of the struggle, reminding you that Jesus is near, His truth is steady, and hope is never out of reach. I believe with my whole heart that this book will transform the lives and marriages of countless women, just as it transformed mine. May you feel seen, strengthened, and guided as you read, and may the Lord use these words to draw you deeper into His love and into the beautiful, redemptive dance He designed for marriage.