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We get married for different reasons, but ultimately it should be a relationship of mutual respect and happiness and enhance who you are. Sadly, all too often, marriages can be destructive, damaging and bring sadness. So, its worth taking a step back before saying "I do" and considering whether this is a person you could actually spend the rest of your life with and whether you really do respect and bring out the best in each other.
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Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Got Married
- 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
Or The 5 Love Languages/Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Got Married Set – Kindle Edition
The 5 Love Languages
Falling in love is easy. Staying in love–that’s the challenge. How can you keep your relationship fresh and growing amid the demands, conflicts, and just plain boredom of everyday life?
In the #1 New York Times bestseller The 5 Love Languages, you’ll discover the secret that has transformed millions of relationships worldwide. Whether your relationship is flourishing or failing, Dr. Gary Chapman’s proven approach to showing and receiving love will help you experience deeper and richer levels of intimacy with your partner–starting today.
The 5 Love Languages is as practical as it is insightful. Updated to reflect the complexities of relationships today, this new edition reveals intrinsic truths and applies relevant, actionable wisdom in ways that work.
Includes the Couple’s Personal Profile assessment so you can discover your love language and that of your loved one.
Or The 5 Love Languages/Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Got Married Set Buy here
Should You Marry Him?: A No-Nonsense, Therapist-Tested Guide to Not Screwing Up the Biggest Decision of Your Life
Have you ever wondered why nearly 50 percent of women marry the wrong guy and then divorce him-or whether your Mr. Right might be your Mr. Maybe? A quick, feisty read, Should You Marry Him? A No-Nonsense, Therapist-Tested Guide to Not Screwing Up the Biggest Decision of Your Life, gives you the skinny on the ten most common red flags women overlook before tying the knot. Written by a licensed psychotherapist who has worked with hundreds of married and divorcing couples, Should You Marry Him? packs the perfectly blended punch of professional advice and straightforward girl-talk. Whether you’re currently on the verge of marrying or it’s just part of your life’s grand plan, Should You Marry Him? will change the way you look at choosing your forever mate. Love is grand-and great sex is great-but they’re just not enough for the long haul. Don’t screw up the biggest decision of your life. Read Should You Marry Him? now, or forever hold your peace!
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Discover the Truth He Wants You to Know
The man in your life carries important feelings so deep inside he barely knows they re there, much less how to talk about them. Yet your man genuinely wants you to get him to understand his inner life, to know his fears and needs, to hear what he wishes he could tell you.
This book looks at what every woman single or married needs to know. Based on rigorous research with thousands of men, Shaunti delivers one eye-opening revelation after another, including:
Why your respect means more to him than your love.
How he feels deep inside about his role as provider.
What it means for a man to be so visually wired.
Why sex for him is primarily emotional, not physical.
What he most wishes he could say to you.
Millions worldwide have experienced dramatic change in their relationships because of the aha moments and practical ideas in this little book. Discover how to love your man for who he really is.
3250 Questions to Ask Before Marriage
Having insight into your partner’s beliefs, values, goals, likes, and dislikes strengthens your marriage. Knowing your partner helps you better know who you are giving a lifetime commitment to. Couples who can ask each other questions and listen to each other actively, honestly, and openly, gain a stronger connection. Hence, couples who are able to openly, honestly and lovingly communicate with each other have the best chance of success. You can use this book as part of your marriage preparation. Or equally, come back to it during your marriage to deepen your understanding of your partner. There are lots of questions, so you can pick out subject areas where you believe you have the most conflict or least knowledge.
101 Questions to Ask Before You Get Engaged
Many engaged couples never make it to the altar. Why? Leading experts believe it’s because couples fail to really know their potential mate before they get engaged. Norm Wright is a relationship expert and noted couples counsellor. He uses his expertise to take you through a series of soul-searching questions so you can discern if you’ve really met “the One”. By doing this, you can better understand whether engagement is a good idea. Norm also addresses the delicate subject of calling off the wedding.
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