Cultivate more joy,
more love,
and more hope for your marriage.

I Thought This Would Make Me Happy

Introducing

Cultivate more joy,
more love,
and more hope for your marriage.

I Thought This Would Make Me Happy

Introducing

Each chapter is designed to help you and your spouse build the characteristics that make a marriage reflect Christ and grow stronger.

Cultivate
good qualities

Reflection sections and journal exercises are specially designed to help you and your spouse forgive each other and communicate more deeply.

Restore harmony

Anger, bitterness, and resentment arise in all marriages. You'll learn how to assess what the problems are and step away from destructive patterns.

Identify problems

With time-tested advice, practical tips, and biblical truths, teacher, author, and creator of “Living the Sweet Wife” Chelsea Damon has helped thousands of couples who felt they were at the end of their rope—plus, she’s been there herself. 

In I Thought This Would Make Me Happy, she gives you the tools you need to fight less, communicate more, and ultimately transform your marriage.

Wife, mother, teacher, author

Meet the author, Chelsea

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STEP 02

After careful preparation and staging, we enlist a leading local real estate photographer to beautifully capture your home. High-quality photos are vital in today's digital market, serving as the all-important first impression for potential buyers on the MLS. 

Professional Photography

Step 2

STEP 03

Step 3

Now that your home is on the MLS, it's time to ensure it gets the spotlight it deserves. Our strategic marketing plan includes social media ads, open houses, proactive buyer outreach, and a tailored marketing strategy. Your property won't sit idly; it will stand out and attract the attention it deserves.

Let's Maximize Exposure

STEP 04

It's particularly advantageous to entrust showings to an experienced agent like us, trained in showcasing your home to its full potential. We understand the intricacies of presenting your property in the best light and making a lasting impression on potential buyers. 

Time For Home Showings

Step 4

STEP 05

As soon as we receive an offer, I'll guide you through every detail, ensuring you understand each aspect of the contract. You can then accept, reject, or counter based on your preferences and market dynamics, empowering you to make informed decisions about your home.






Offers & Negotiations

Step 5

STEP 06

Step 6

Once under contract, the buyer will conduct inspections, and we'll negotiate any repair requests. Be aware, contingencies in the contract may allow the buyer to withdraw if significant issues arise, but I'll guide you smoothly through this phase for informed decision-making.

Inspections & Repairs

STEP 07

Step 7

During the process, the mortgage lender will order a home appraisal, and I'll be there to educate you on your seller's rights and navigate any appraisal challenges. Your peace of mind is my priority, ensuring you're well-informed at every step.

Navigating The Appraisal Process

STEP 08

Step 8

We're almost there! Before closing, you'll fulfill any remaining obligations, like home repairs and disclosures. We'll review closing costs together. Once the paperwork is signed, it's time to celebrate – your home sale is a success! 

Congrats, You're Home Is Sold!

Every couple comes to a place of disappointment and distance at one point or another.

Marriage is hard.

Christian couples often start their marriages with a powerful desire to serve each other and glorify God with their relationship, but it’s easy to get a little—or a lot—sidetracked.

Take steps towards the joyful, satisfying marriage you and your spouse always hoped for.


A marriage full of joy, grace, and unity is possible


The good news is that your relationship can get better.

Dear

reader,

I wrote "I Thought This Would Make Me Happy" to help couples go from arguing continuously to learning how to use their marriage to serve each other, honor God, and serve their greater community.

We uncover a lot of heart symptoms that bring strife into marriage and work through them.

This book is for people who are ready to do the work in their own lives to ultimately improve their marriages. It’s my true desire that couples spend less time fighting and more time working together in ways that can glorify Christ so their marriage can reach others for the gospel.

We conduct comprehensive market research to price your home competitively, ensuring it attracts the right buyers and garners the best possible offers in current market conditions.

Market Analysis & Pricing Strategy

01

Our team transforms your space with professional staging and high-quality photography, highlighting your home's unique features and appeal to create a compelling and memorable listing.

Professional Home Staging & Photography

02

We implement a dynamic, multi-platform advertising strategy, utilizing social media, online listings, and traditional media to ensure maximum exposure and attract a diverse pool of potential buyers.

Targeted Digital Marketing Campaigns

03

We organize and host open houses and private showings, showcasing your property to interested buyers in a welcoming and professionally managed environment, ensuring every visit counts.

Open Houses & Private Showings

04

Our approach to the closing process is seamless, comprehensive, and supportive, managing every detail from initial offer to final paperwork to ensure a smooth, stress-free transition for you.

Negotiation & Closing Assistance

05

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Read by author Chelsea Damon

With time-tested advice, practical tips, and biblical truths, teacher, author, and creator of “Living the Sweet Wife” Chelsea Damon has helped thousands of couples who felt they were at the end of their rope—plus, she’s been there herself. In I Thought This Would Make Me Happy, she gives you the tools you need to fight less, communicate more, and ultimately transform your marriage.

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New York Times Best-selling Author, Keep It Shut: What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Say Nothing at All

Karen Ehman

Whether your wedding was last century, or just last week, marriage is hard. Chelsea Damon has crafted a marriage manual that will empower you to weave understanding, forgiveness, and intimacy into your relationship. The practical advice and biblical guidance will encourage effective communication and help you cultivate true joy as you build a marriage that reflects the gospel to a watching world.

Bestselling author, Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World and Embracing Trust

Joanna Weaver

None of us set out to be unhappily married. In this important book, Chelsea Damon cuts to the heart of our marital issues—which, in truth, are the issues that plague every human heart. Selfishness. Pride. Anger. Chelsea points us to a better way of living and loving—God’s way. This book is the soul surgery we all need! Both in marriage and in life.

Bestselling author, Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage

Jodie Burndt

With candid illustrations, biblical insights, and practical takeaways and action steps in every chapter, I Thought This Would Make Me Happy is the positive change agent every relationship needs. Ditch selfish expectations, embrace genuine joy, and settle for more in your marriage!

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"Ditch selfish expectations, embrace genuine joy, and settle for more in your marriage!"

—Jodie Berndt, bestselling author, Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage

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