03/04/2019
Audrey and Jeremy Roloff, from the Little People, Big World TV show, share the story of their relationship and marriage, and provide advice for couples in their welcoming debut. After meeting in Helvetia, Ore., in 2011, Audrey and Jeremy dated for three years while attending different colleges. For the Roloffs, dating involved driving around in vintage cars, managing their commitments to school and sports, and writing love letters. While endearing, their sentiments, tracked from college until present day, lack nuance or inspiration: “I need to emphasize the concept of being open with each other... I really enjoyed getting to know you more,” and “One of these days, we will get our notes and thoughts together and write a screenplay, or a book!” The couple took (and recommends) the five love languages test to better their communication and the Enneagram test to discover their personality types. They provide detailed rules (among them, stay celibate until marriage) and guidelines for dealing with disagreements when they arise (“don’t fight in public” and “hold hands while resolving conflict”). While their advice is largely pat and nothing readers won’t have heard before, the Roloffs’ personal story will delight their fans. (Apr.)
