Tuesday, June 17, 2014

STATEMENTS YOU DON’T WANT TO HEAR FROM NEWLYWEDS


STATEMENTS YOU DON’T WANT TO HEAR FROM NEWLYWEDS
 
* I didn’t know he didn’t want to have children.

* I didn’t know she spent two years as an inmate in a correctional facility.

* I didn’t know he had that many relationships before me.

* I didn’t know she owed $17,000 to the IRS.

* I didn’t know he considered that “cheating”.

* I didn’t know she wanted to have separate bank accounts.

* I didn’t know he expected to spend all holidays with his family.

* I didn’t know she wanted me to stop playing ball with my friends on Saturday.

* I didn’t know that he expected me to start going to his church.

* I didn’t know she believes it’s wrong to lend money to family.

 

Before you say, “I do” you’ve got to watch “The Marriage Contract”

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Don't Forget About the Marriage


DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE MARRIAGE

June is traditionally wedding month.  Thousands of couples will go through the ritual of engagement, wedding, and reception to visualize to the world that they have joined together as one.  But what about the marriage?  In most instances couples marry because they have decided to love, respect and commit to each other for as long as they both shall live.  But somehow that tends to get lost among the over-the-top proposals, the extravagant weddings, and the lavish receptions.  These celebratory events have their place, but have very little to do with a successful marriage.

I believe couples should spend as much time, or more, planning the marriage as they do planning a wedding.  Long before a wedding proposal is given, there should be real discussion about what the marriage means to each partner.  Before a vow is repeated, there should be a clear understanding about what each person expects from the marriage, and is willing to give.  Before the cake is cut, couples should address how they will traverse the push and pulls, and ups and downs that the marriage will produce.  It seems as though some couples think the marriage doesn’t start until after the honeymoon, but the foundation for a successful marriage begins with open, honest communication long before a wedding is even contemplated,

Proposals, weddings, and receptions are but a passing fancy, but marriage is forever.  Enjoy the pomp and circumstances, but don’t forget about the marriage.

Before you say, “I do” you’ve got to watch “The Marriage Contract”

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