Marriage Preparation

5 Secrets About Marriage Your Mother Will (Probably) Never Tell You

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 01:06:59 +0000

If you’re like most women who are about to get married, you dream of having a perfect wedding followed by a perfect marriage that will last a lifetime. I know that was my dream almost 38 years ago when my boyfriend (now husband) proposed to me.

So why do about 50% of marriages end in divorce? Is there too much focus on the wedding and not enough on preparation for the marriage? Are there key things every bride should know that no one is talking about? Is it just a sign of our times – the “I have a right to be happy” syndrome?

Maybe we as parents aren’t preparing our children properly for marriage. I know my mother told me absolutely nothing about marriage and didn’t even have a good book to recommend to me. I felt lost in a vacuum of silence. I knew there would inevitably be issues that would come up that I would be totally unprepared for. I was right. Fortunately for us, relatively early on in our marriage we went to a marriage encounter weekend that gave us tools for communication that then enabled us to begin to truly understand each other.

How much better it would have been if we had had adequate premarital counseling or at least some minimal tools to equip us for the challenges of marriage.

To help those of you who might be interested, I have written a short e-mail series called, “5 Secrets About Marriage Your Mother Will Never Tell You.” I’d love to send it to you, completely free of charge and with no obligations. And I’d also love to have your feedback to make it even better. Please use the sign up box on this blog and the e-mails will come to you spaced out over the next 10 days. Hope you enjoy them and that you have lots of feedback for me.

Authored by Sharon Reece

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Marriage Preparation

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:51:59 +0000

What comes to mind when you think of marriage preparation?

Planning the wedding?

Getting ready to find a place to live?

Choosing the date and style of wedding?

While all of these may be important to the actual marriage event, there is something far more important that needs to be done before marriage. Premarital counseling can be the one thing that can make your dream marriage become reality. There is a saying that goes something like this: “It’s not what you don’t know that can cause you problems, but rather what you don’t know you don’t know.” If there is something you don’t know, you can usually find out the answer. But if you don’t know you don’t know, that can be a serious problem because it’s impossible for you to find the answer.

marriage preparation is kind of like that…what you don’t know that you don’t know can cause you serious difficulties. And good pre marital counseling can provide you with direction and answers to questions you never knew you had. In addition it can enable you to go through that transition period from being single to being part of a new entity – a married couple.

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No Returns, No Exchanges – The Gift Of Our Differences

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:01:27 +0000

When the newness wears off, it’s tempting to think about returns or exchanges instead of cherishing what’s been given. In this video, Dr. Barb and Gary Rosberg discuss the importance of realistic expectations in marriage, and show you how to receive your mate as God’s perfect gift.

Duration : 0:3:37

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What will make your marriage last?

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:16:59 +0000

Dr. Norm Wright,Christian marriage counselor, answers the question, “What makes a marriage last?” Source: Premarital counseling series – So You’re Getting Married. This course has been updated and is now called: Marriage 101. For more information, click the Marriage 101 link.

Duration : 0:5:33

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Marriage Tip #6 – Ask and Give Forgiveness

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:08:59 +0000

Step Four to resolve marriage conflict is to ask and give forgiveness. The four parts to asking forgiveness are confession, sorrow, repentance, request. For more information on premarital and marriage counseling, click the highlighted words.

Duration : 0:4:50

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Home Team – The Power Of Unconditional Commitment

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 04:49:59 +0000

In this video, Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg explain the importance of unconditional commitment in marriage, and inspire husbands and wives to cheer each other on to victory in the game of life. To find out more go to Marriage 101.

Duration : 0:1:18

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Marriage Tip #1 – Know what kills a marriage

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 04:47:59 +0000

Christian marriage tips on how to resolve conflict. Tip # 1 – know what kills a marriage and have a plan to deal with it. How to resolve marriage conflict is what every couple needs to know. Whether for pre marriage or already married couples, this skill will make your marriage last. For more marriage tips, click on Marriage 101.

Duration : 0:2:55

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The Key To Intimacy – Connecting Emotionally With Your Wife

admin — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:43:59 +0000

In this short clip, “Christian pre marriage Counseling — The Key To Intimacy — Connecting Emotionally With Your Wife”, Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg discuss how women spell intimacy. The clip was taken from Marriage 101: Back to the Basics. It is a new Christian pre marriage counseling and marriage enrichment DVD series from Grace Products. The new series is also available as an online course and it fills a great need for quality premarital counseling and marriage enrichment. For more information go to Marriage 101: Back to the Basics.

Duration : 0:1:25

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Marriage Tip #5 – Listen to One Another First

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:47:59 +0000

Step Three in resolving conflict in marriage is to listen to one another first. Connect emotionally, then solve the issue. Men – begin with sympathy, then move to solutions. Find out more about Marriage 101 Online.

Duration : 0:2:12

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The Deal Of A Lifetime – Investing In Your Marriage

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:45:59 +0000

Grace Products has been the leader in Christian pre marriage counseling for over 36 years. We are very proud of our newest release entitled Marriage 101: Back to the Basics. This video clip is called “Christian Pre Marriage Counseling — The Deal Of A Lifetime — Investing In Your Marriage”. Please call 800-527-4014 if you feel this resource may meet your needs for premarital counseling and/or marriage enrichment. Available on DVD and on demand at Marriage101 Online.

Duration : 0:2:7

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