“Most people spend far more time in preparation for their vocation than they do in preparation for marriage.”\n\nWith more than 45 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.\n\nSo 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:\n\nWhat the adequate foundation for a successful marriage truly is\nWhat to expect about the roles and influence of extended family\nHow to solve disagreements without arguing\nHow to talk through issues like money, sex, chores, and more\nWhy couples must learn how to apologize and forgive\n\nIdeal for newly married couples and those considering marriage, the material lends itself to heart-felt, revealing, and critical conversations for relational success.\n\nRead this bookand you’ll be prepared for—not surprised by—the challenges of marriage.\n\n- \n\nBonus features include:\n\nBook suggestions and an interactive websites to enhance the couples’ experience\n“Talking it Over” questions and suggestions to jumpstart conversations over each chapter\nAppendix on healthy dating relationships and an accompanying learning exercise\n