Book Review: I³ For Couples: Facing Our Negative Emotions to Build Intimacy in Marriage (I3) by Greg Stewart
Relationships thrive not just on love but on understanding—and that includes understanding the uncomfortable emotions we often try to avoid. In I³ For Couples, Greg Stewart, PhD, MDiv, offers a thoughtful, compassionate, and refreshingly honest guide for couples who want to deepen intimacy by confronting what most of us fear: our own negative emotions.
The title, I³, stands for three powerful concepts—Identify, Interpret, and Intervene—which together form a clear, actionable framework. Stewart gently walks readers through these steps, offering real-world examples, insightful prompts, and practical tools to help couples navigate emotional landmines that often go ignored until they explode. His approach is grounded in clinical experience but delivered with a pastoral warmth that makes even the most difficult topics feel approachable.
What sets this book apart is its invitation to do the hard work together. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all quick fix—it’s a journey toward authenticity, mutual respect, and emotional safety in marriage. Couples who are willing to do the inner work will find this book not just helpful but transformational.
Whether you’re newly married or decades in, I³ For Couples is a must-read for anyone committed to growing a healthier, more emotionally connected relationship. It's the kind of book you'll want to read more than once—and discuss often.
You can find this book on Amazon and if you have a Kindle Unlimited subscription, you can download and read for free.
This is the second of Greg's books that I have read and reviewed. He has also been my guest on Your Partner In Success Radio where our topic was 'Embracing Emotional Intelligence with Dr. Greg Stewart', and he will return to the show soon.
Here is the link to that Book Review: I 3 - Unlock The Inner Strength Behind Your Negative Emotions. You can find this book on Amazon to add to your entrepreneurial library.