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12 Ways to Start a Marriage You'll Love

Dr. Greg & Erin Smalley

 

In planning for “the big day”-are you also preparing for a marriage you’ll love?

If love, laughter, and great sex are part of your hopes and expectations for the next 50 or so years, we have good news. Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley, together with 14 other marriage experts, share the tools and tips you need to have the marriage you’ve dreamed of. These authors and counselors offer practical advice on how you can have a fulfilling and exciting life together. Ready to Wed covers relevant and important topics such as how to

  • Positively engage in conflict that results in trust and deeper connection.
  • Discover your money personalities.
  • Thrive through change and crisis, especially during your first year.
  • Manage expectations-and your in-laws!
  • Build a community of support.
  • Connect spiritually, sexually, and emotionally.
  • Start on the right track, using powerful resources like the Couple CheckupTM and the Ready to Wed TM app (coming soon)

Loaded with examples, suggestions, and instructions based on the 12 traits of a thriving marriage, this valuable resource will launch engaged couples and newlyweds on a lifetime adventure.

“Wow, what a treasure trove! All the best premarital wisdom from all my favorite marriage leaders. Every engaged couple should schedule a short break from auditioning DJs for their reception and read this book. It will be the best possible investment they can make.”- Shaunti Feldhahn, social researcher and best-selling author of For Women Only and For Men Only

Ready to Wed will immediately take its place as one of the most important and valuable resources available for Christian couples who want to start their marriage off right.”- Gary Thomas, author of Sacred Marriage and A Lifelong Love