Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Got Married
Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Got Married by Gary D. Chapman is a practical guide published by Northfield Pub. in 2010, consisting of 166 pages. Drawing from over 35 years of experience in counseling couples, Chapman addresses the common pitfalls of marriage that arise from inadequate preparation and a lack of teamwork. This edition offers insights and tips aimed at helping couples build a loving and supportive relationship, covering essential topics such as the foundation for a successful marriage, the influence of extended family, and effective communication strategies.
Readers will find valuable advice on navigating disagreements, discussing important issues like finances and household responsibilities, and the significance of apology and forgiveness in a relationship. The book is designed for newly married couples and those contemplating marriage, encouraging meaningful conversations that contribute to relational success. Additionally, it includes interactive features such as discussion questions and suggestions to enhance the couple’s experience, making it a resource for fostering healthy communication and understanding in marriage.
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“Most people spend far more time in preparation for their vocation than they do in preparation for marriage.”
With more than 35 years of experience counseling couples, Gary has found that most marriages suffer due to a lack of preparation and a failure to learn to work together as intimate teammates.
So he put together this practical little book, packed with wisdom and tips that will help many develop the loving, supportive, and mutually beneficial marriage they envision, such as:
- What the adequate foundation for a successful marriage truly is
- What to expect about the roles and influence of extended family
- How to solve disagreements without arguing
- How to talk through issues like money, sex, chores, and more
- Why couples must learn how to apologize and forgive
Ideal for newly married couples and those considering marriage, the material lends itself to heart-felt, revealing, and critical conversations for relational success.
Read this bookand you’ll be prepared for–not surprised by–the challenges of marriage.
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Bonus features include:
- Book suggestions and an interactive websites to enhance the couples’ experience
- “Talking it Over” questions and suggestions to jumpstart conversations over each chapter
- Appendix on healthy dating relationships and an accompanying learning exercise
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