Everything You Need to Know About Getting Married and Staying Married

A healthy marriage that is a real partnership between two adults that are committed to keeping their relationship strong can be an amazing thing. Even though it might seem like the work that you have to do to maintain a marriage will overshadow the marriage essentially if you learn how to communicate with your partner, always respect your partner, and do whatever you can to keep the romance of the relationship alive then you will have a long, happy marriage.

Keeping a marriage strong takes love, commitment, and preparation. But the benefits of a great marriage are well worth the work. When things get difficult and you feel like the marriage is nothing but work remember how lucky you felt when you got married to that special person and that will give you the inspiration you need to keep working on the marriage.

May your marriage be a long and happy one filled with love and joy!

Table of Contents

Introduction

Are you Ready to Get Married?

5 Questions to Ask Yourself When You’re Thinking About Getting Married

For the Ladies – 5 Ways to Know if He’s Good Marriage Material

For the Men- Five ways to know if she’s Good Marriage Material

10 Creative Ways to Propose

Tips for Picking out an Engagement Ring

The Four Cs of Diamond Buying

   1. Cut

   2. Clarity       

   3. Color

   4. Carat weight

A Few Words About Diamond Buying and Conflict Diamonds

10 Things to Talk to Your Fiancée About Before You Get Married

   1.  Finances

   2. Children

   3. Sex

   4. Family

   5. Chores, Housework, and Other Day to Day Tasks

   6. How You Both Spend Your Time

   7. Conflict and Arguments

   8. Fidelity

   9. Religion

   10. Goals and Life Plans

Getting Married Again if You Have been Divorced

PreMartial Counseling

Should You Have a Pre-Nuptial Agreement?

5 Stipulations that You Should Put Into a Pre-Nuptial Agreement

Getting a Marriage License

What is a Marriage By Proxy?

Do You Need a Blood Test to Get a Marriage License?

Tips for Planning a Civil marriage Ceremony

Tips for Planning a Religious Wedding

10 Ways to Make Your Wedding Unique

After the Honeymoon

Tips for Adjusting to Life as a Married Couple

10 Ways to Avoid Being a Wicked Stepmother or Stepfather

The Legal Status of a Stepparent

5 Signs Your Marriage Might be In Trouble

Dealing with Alcoholism or Drug Use in a Marriage

Tips for Dealing with Infidelity in a Marriage

Tips for Dealing with Financial Problems in a Marriage

How to Get Through the Hard Times

10 Mistakes that Can Kill Your Marriage

When Should You See a Marriage Counselor?

Marriage Encounters and Other Alternatives to Marriage Counseling           

WorldWide Marriage Encounters

Relationship Classes and Seminars

Religious Counseling

How to Live Happily Ever After

Communication is the Key to a Long Lasting Marriage

Conclusion