Book Review: What Successful Couples Do Differently by Fred Nwakanma

ByCarson Abrir

16 May 2025
Fred Nwakanma

In What Successful Couples Do Differently, author Fred Nwakanma offers a deeply practical, values-driven guide for individuals and families seeking greater harmony, resilience, and connection in their relationships. From the earliest stages of dating and courtship to parenting, conflict resolution, and long-term marital growth, Nwakanma walks readers through the fundamentals of building a thriving home life.

Drawing on his personal experience, moral clarity, and traditional perspective, the book is an unapologetically straightforward manual for love and family in today’s complex world. But its tone is never preachy — rather, Nwakanma positions himself as a trusted advisor, encouraging readers to reflect on the everyday behaviors that quietly shape the health of their closest bonds.


A Values-Based Approach to Love and Family

What sets What Successful Couples Do Differently apart is its unwavering focus on personal responsibility and character. Rather than blaming partners or external pressures, Nwakanma consistently invites readers to examine their own behavior, mindset, and emotional maturity.

He covers topics such as:

  • Choosing the right partner
  • Building trust and emotional safety
  • The impact of humility, forgiveness, and patience
  • Discipline and communication in parenting
  • Avoiding common traps that lead to emotional disconnection

While some readers may find certain suggestions more traditional — particularly regarding gender roles and relationship etiquette — the overall message is rooted in timeless values: kindness, empathy, integrity, and mutual respect.


An Accessible Guide for Couples and Families

This is not a book of complex theory or psychological jargon. It’s a guidebook — designed to be understood, applied, and shared. That makes it especially valuable for couples navigating conflict, newlyweds seeking a roadmap, or even parents raising children who are just beginning to explore love and relationships themselves.

The writing is clear, direct, and full of everyday examples. While the book could benefit from more storytelling or modern research citations, its strength lies in its clarity and consistency.


Final Word

What Successful Couples Do Differently is a useful companion for couples and families looking to strengthen their foundation and navigate the complexities of modern life with wisdom and grace. It’s a book that reminds us: great relationships don’t happen by chance — they are built, one day, one decision, and one conversation at a time.

Available on Amazon.

Recommended for:

  • Couples seeking timeless relationship guidance
  • Faith-based readers and traditional families
  • Parents, counselors, and community leaders promoting healthy family life

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Carson Abrir
Carson (Kirli) Abrir's passion is military and veteran families. She began writing for FatherhoodChannel.com in 2010.

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