<p><b>OVER 500,000 COPIES SOLD!</b></p><p><b>“Most people spend far more time in preparation for their vocation than they do in preparation for marriage.”</b></p><p>With 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. <br><br>So 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:</p><ul><li>What the adequate foundation for a successful marriage truly is</li><li>What to expect about the roles and influence of extended family</li><li>How to solve disagreements without arguing</li><li>How to talk through issues like money, sex, chores, and more</li><li>Why couples must learn how to apologize and forgive</li></ul><p><br>Ideal for newly married couples and those considering marriage, the material lends itself to heart-felt, revealing, and critical conversations for relational success. </p><p>Read this book<i></i>and you’ll be prepared for—not surprised by—the challenges of marriage.</p><p>- </p><p><i>Bonus features include:</i></p><ul><li><i>Book suggestions and an interactive websites to enhance the couples’ experience</i></li><li><i>“Talking it Over” questions and suggestions to jumpstart conversations over each chapter</i></li><li><i>Appendix on healthy dating relationships and an accompanying learning exercise </i></li></ul><p><br></p>