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  • Great job seeking wisdom from others so early in your marriage.  That shows you really want your marriage to last a lifetime!
  • Read any of the helpful Scriptures listed in this guide and let’s discuss.
  • Read one of the helpful articles listed in this guide and let’s discuss.
  • Remember that you are not alone if you experience conflicts early in marriage.  It takes time to truly get to know one another.
  • Remember that simple habits, good or bad, can set the course.  Be sure to do the simple things well–like praying together each day, offering praise instead of criticism, etc.
  • Realize that differences can actually foster oneness instead of coming between you.  It’s all in how you approach those differences–trying to change one another or to accept and balance one another.
  • Please realize that over time God will use your spouse to make you more like Jesus Christ.  Be receptive to that process.
  • Consider attending a FamilyLife Weekend to Remember marriage getaway.  It’s a great way to learn God’s blueprints for a healthy, lifelong marriage relationship.
  • Pray every day together, even if it’s just for a moment or two.
  • Choose now to never even consider divorce as an option.  Commit to work through differences or disagreements.
  • Be ready to forgive often, and to need forgiveness often.  Good marriages are often the story of two great forgivers.
  • Become a student of your spouse.  Learn every day something new about how to offer more grace and encouragement and love.
  • When things get stressful, consider a short TV fast, maybe even 48 hours, to re-establish meaningful connection with your spouse (Ephesians 5:16).
  • Be sure to get involved in a local, bible-believing church for spiritual growth and accountability.