Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Rings. Dress. Cake.You're engaged, and the checklist for the day of your dreams is a mile long. In the
who,
what,
where, and
how of planning, the
why can be forgotten.
Ready to Wed discusses 12 Traits of a thriving marriage and offers a variety of topics to guide and advise those preparing to say, -I do -
Learn to:
- Define a vision statement unique to your marriage.
- Positively engage conflict to build a foundation of trust and forgiveness.
- -Leave and cleave, - even if you are a child of divorce.
- Manage expectations--and your in-laws
- Navigate hot-button issues including, sex and the chore wars.
- Cope with change, stress, and crisis--especially in your first year.
- Build a community of support and find mentors.
- Assess your progress using the Couple Checkup.
Loaded with advice, tips, and instructions, this valuable resource is ideal for soon-to-be-newlyweds and those who support them
Synopsis
Rings. Dress. Cake. You're engaged, and the checklist for the day of your dreams is a mile long. In the who, what, where, and how of planning, the why can be forgotten. Ready to Wed discusses 12 Traits of a thriving marriage and offers a variety of topics to guide and advise those preparing to say, "I do " Learn to: -Define a vision statement unique to your marriage. -Positively engage conflict to build a foundation of trust and forgiveness. -"Leave and cleave," even if you are a child of divorce. -Manage expectations-and your in-laws -Navigate hot-button issues including, sex and the chore wars. -Cope with change, stress, and crisis-especially in your first year. -Build a community of support and find mentors. -Assess your progress using the Couple Checkup. Loaded with advice, tips, and instructions, this valuable resource is ideal for soon-to-be-newlyweds and those who support them
Synopsis
Are You Planning a Wedding or Preparing for a Marriage?Like most engaged couples, you're researching venues, trying on dresses and picking out tuxedos or suits, tasting sample dishes, dreaming of honeymoon destinations, and doing everything to ensure your wedding day is
the event of a lifetime. But as more seasoned couples will tell you, there's more to a marriage than a wedding. A lot more. How do you build a marriage that you've dreamed of?
Dr. Greg Smalley, vice president of marriage at Focus on the Family, and his wife, Erin, along with 14 marriage experts, serve as your marriage guides as you prepare for life beyond the wedding day. From how to handle those everyday conflicts to how to better connect on a spiritual level, they'll show you how to get ready for a lifetime of commitment. When the flowers have faded and the last morsel of cake has been eaten, you'll stand with your new spouse, ready to face life together.
Equip yourself for a marriage that lasts by learning:
- How to leave your parents (while still honoring them) and cleave to your spouse
- Why spiritual intimacy is key to a lasting relationship
- Why the language of love is communication (and how to build it)
- How to manage conflict in a healthy, God-honoring way
- Why sexual intimacy in your marriage will be the gift that keeps on giving
Invest in a marriage that will last for decades. Are you ready?