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iKokomo

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I will be getting married next year and I was wondering if I could get some good marriage advice plus things that would be good to learn, or books to read to make the best use of the next year to be as prepared as possible!!

Thanks!!
 
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xXErraticEmilyXx

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Marriage is a learning experience.
 

yac11

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Realize if there is anything you wish u could change about him, pray for God to do it. But first ask God to change you. :)
 
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Steve4U

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I recommend you talk about your expectations now, subject by subject.

May God bless your union, now and for always, in Jesus Christ.
 
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Blackson

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If you can be open enough to give a specific area for advice because marriage counseling involves a wide range of topics. However, if I may ask you, Why are you getting married? Be honest in answering for we can start from there. I believe others will help you in other areas.
 

phil36

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I will be getting married next year and I was wondering if I could get some good marriage advice plus things that would be good to learn, or books to read to make the best use of the next year to be as prepared as possible!!

Thanks!!

Learn how to say "Yes, dear". :)
 
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woka

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Things we found helpful was to discuss thing's like, when we have children or do we want children, what is the best form of discipline? Who will be responsible for what debts? Will be combine our money or not? Where would you like to live in 10 year's?

Communication, if we argue or gifht, how best will we deal with it? Whether or not you are preapred to do couch duty? really just the most basic things. I would also suggest marriage counselling course, it helped us a lot to discuss thing's we otherwise would never of thought to discuss.
 
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Missachu

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Learn by reading the Bible, get some Christian marriage counseling and read a few books about marriage to give you perspective.
But my advice is learn how to cook, always have the house clean and learn to listen to him. Those three are very important and will make your marriage happy. :]
 
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iKokomo

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We are definitely going to do marriage counseling as the date comes closer! And we have talked about debt, and combining finances, kids, jobs and the like and have settled on those areas :)
 

Lucy68

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Phil, you're funny :). Actually, it would be good for both spouses to practice saying 'yes, dear' :)

Knowing how to cook is good. Always wait until after your husband has eaten to tell him any bad news :). Try to have a sit-down, homemade dinner every night. This is wonderful family time. (with no tv)

Of course the most important thing about marriage is to have Christ in the center of it :).

Focus on the Family has wonderful resources for marriage and family issues.
 
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iKokomo

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Thanks and we have read a lot of books together (5 Love languages, When Sinners Say I do, and For Men/Women only!

And she is a nanny for her sister, so she is getting lots of cooking and children experience :)
 
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overthechill

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From one who has been married for a long time - Live simply, love unconditionally, and be one in the flesh and spirit. Oh, and one other piece of advice - enjoy each other's fellowship. My wife and I got out to eat twice a week for this very thing. She goes on Tuesdays and I go on Fridays.
 

eddie1801

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Just recently celebrated my 1rst anniversary. I think the best thing for you two to do is participate in the pre-marriage counseling offered by you guys church..(if you guys have one). This was very interesting and helpful because we talked about/discussed many issues in marriage that we did not think about. It was very insightful to see what my fiancee thought about concerning various topics. You will found out things before hand that you might have assumed. In addition to this, save money for the wedding LOL! Depending on what you guys are going to do expenses adds up.
 
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Blackson

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From one who has been married for a long time - Live simply, love unconditionally, and be one in the flesh and spirit. Oh, and one other piece of advice - enjoy each other's fellowship. My wife and I got out to eat twice a week for this very thing. She goes on Tuesdays and I go on Fridays.
You should understand that arguments over issues, not quarrels is part of marriage life. In fact, the arguing couple is the most loving one. Respect comes out of love, and love allows one to express his/her mind while fear come out of hatred, and hatred denies one to express his/her mind. Surely, Marriage life is sweet and it pleases the Lord. I have been there for more than fifteen years now.
 
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hospitalpharmacist

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I recommend you talk about your expectations so that it's clear what opinions you and your bride have in the matters you'll face after marriage. Then a perfect marriage is based mainly on comprehension, forgiveness, help; don't hide each other anything and be always honest and sincere with her even if you need to tell a bad truth. Trust is very important in a marriage.
Hope this helped you
God bless you
Cris
 
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Mammachickadee

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Learn how to say "Yes, dear". :)
lol As much as I love my independence as a married woman, taking "yes, dear" to heart before marriage solves a lot of problems. This person you are marrying is going to 1. tell you what he thinks is a good answer, and 2. leave you with occasional unmet expectations. Marriage and love is all about being ready to give of yourself and leaving the rest to God.
 
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Cino

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After being married for 38 years, having a long hard very difficult marriage, and being in a Christian marriage, my advice to you is to make sure that your marriage is found on faith that God has brought the two of you together. When love fails, or becomes weak, which in time it may, you must have your faith to rely on to keep your marriage together. You are not promised all good days and sunshine. You may have many hard times in your life. But to keep your marriage together, make sure your marriage is grounded on faith in God, and that you both know that it is HIS will for you to marry. Then, when the storms come, you can live by your faith.