Product Details - Marriage
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Author’s Marital Experiences
Chapter 2 - Falling In Love
Chapter 3 - Men and Women Need One Another
Similarities and Differences, Roles, Equality, Social Trends
Chapter 4 - Yourself before Marriage
Role Modeling of Marriage, Desire, Preparation, Have an Open Mind, Positive Attitude, Judge Yourself Accurately and Fairly, Meeting Potential Mates, Qualifications for Dating
Chapter 5 - Exclusive Dating before Marriage
Long-Range Perspective, Partner Preparation, Familiarity with New Mate, Health Status, Baggage, Prenuptial Agreements, Hold Off On Some Things, Beware of Certain Things, A Good Fit, Decision Time, Commitment
Chapter 6 - Being a Good Couple after Marriage
Attitude and Perspective, Marriage Variations, Self, Compatibility, Adjustments in Marriage, Daily Things, Tolerance, Romance, Favors
Chapter 7 - Communication
Open Communication, Voice Tone, Body Language and Gestures, Emotions and Feelings, Failing to Discuss Some Things, Keep Some Information within the Marriage, Avoid Gossip, Honesty, Criticism, Disagreements, Arguments, Conflicts
Chapter 8 - Relationship
Interaction, Love, Strengthen One Another, Forgiveness, Harmony, Spirituality, Marital Maintenance
Chapter 9 - Intimacy
Privacy and Intimacy, Sex in Marriage, Sexual Things to Avoid, Casual Sex and Living Together
Chapter 10 - Unity
Building and Maintaining Unity, Trust and Loyalty, Cooperation and Teamwork, Flexibility, Resiliency, Joint Decisions, Compromise, Problem Solving,
Chapter 11 - Things in Common
Goals, Principles and Preferences, Ethics and Morality, Virtues, Strengths and Weaknesses, Values, Interests, Religion, Politics
Chapter 12 - Dealing with Practical Matters
Sharing in General, Needs and Wants, Negative Materialism, Health Problems, Responsibilities and Duties, Work
Chapter 13 - Education and Career
Education and Job Training, Employment and Career, Your Own Business, Achieving Your Desires
Chapter 14 - Money
Family Income, Financial Obligations, Housing, Insurance, Savings and Investments, Budgeting, Financial Records, Money versus Marriage
Chapter 15 - Activities
Variety, Joint and Separate Activities, Music and Entertainment, Television and Movies, Reading, Sports and Physical Activities, Social Life, Social Media
Chapter 16 - Things to Do
Seek Advice, Make Good Choices, Focus Efforts, Achieve Success
Chapter 17 - Things to Avoid
Control Issues, Dependency, Disappointment, Doing Things Your Mate Doesn’t Like, Irritations, Fights, Frustration, Impatience, Lack of Trust, Loneliness, Pessimism, Pride, Selfishness, Time Apart, Unfairness
Chapter 18 - Safeguard Your Marriage
The Value of Your Marriage, Monitor Thoughts and Feelings, Windows and Doors Not Walls, Acceptable Progress, Be On Guard, Solve Marital Problems, Marriage Retreats and Counseling, Avoiding Divorce
Chapter 19 - Marriage and Parenting
Balance Marriage and Parenting, Family Considerations, Active Parenting, Weak Marriage and Parenting
Chapter 20 - Midlife and Changes
Midlife Crises, Midlife and Active Parenting, Grandparent, Midlife and Marital Activities, Retirement Preparation
Chapter 21 - When a Marriage Ends
Stop Living Together, Temporary Separation, Divorce, Death
Chapter 22 - Marriage Begins Again
Remarry Same Person, Marriage after Divorce, Marriage after Mate Dies
Conclusion
About the Author