Blog - First Things First

Prepare for Marriage, Not Just the Wedding

Plan ahead for a strong relationship after the big day.

Looking for ways to strengthen your marriage before it starts? Try these tips to help you prepare for life after the wedding day.First, attend a premarital education class or premarital counseling. Eighty-nine percent of married couples who attended premarital education BEFORE marriage found it to be helpful down the road.

Affair-Proofing Your Marriage

Eric was married with two children. Life at home was good, and he considered his relationship with his wife to be healthy. They frequently spent time together and intimacy between the two of them was good.

Couples Who Play Together

Having fun has major benefits!

When was the last time you and your mate played together? Seriously… can you remember the last time you did something crazy fun together? In far too many marriages, couples throw play out the window and replace it with serious adult responsibilities like careers, raising children, taking care of elderly parents, household chores and community…