July 16, 2021
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5 tips for newly engaged couples
Engagement season is upon you—congrats, by the way!! With the pretty ring comes some planning, excitement, questions, and ultimately preparing for marriage! Don’t let the details get the best of you; instead, give your best to each other and take it one step at a time. This is just the beginning of a beautiful life together. Cheers, for the best is yet to come! With that being said, here are 5 tips to help newly engaged couples thrive during the engagement season:
1. Have the big conversations before you’re deep into planning.
2. Decide how long you want your engagement to be.
3. Discuss your budget for the wedding.
4. Make time for quality time.
5. Don’t assume—ask!
Get ready to thrive together!
how to establish trust in marriage from the start
What’s the difference between a loving, warm marriage and one full of friction and conflict? Trust. There are probably many items on your checklist for having a strong marriage. If there’s one that ought to be at the top of the list, it’s trust.
Establishing a solid foundation of trust in marriage can provide the groundwork to building trust that’s as strong as a 100-year-old oak tree with deep roots. Some foundations aren’t solid. It’s good to know early that a person can’t be trusted. It’s not wise to trust someone to be honest if they continue to build a record of dishonesty. Trust will grow if you’re consistent in your words and actions.
These 7 things can help you build a strong relationship!
Q: When was the first known use of the word, “relationship?”
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This week’s picks come from Chris Ownby, a husband, #GirlDad of 2, and a Healthy Relationship facilitator here at First Things First! Take a peek at his recommendations for this week because they are just THAT GOOD. Check ’em out 👀:
📲 Goodbudget App is a tool my wife and I used quite a bit in our first few years of marriage, especially as we were paying off debt. A great tool to have!
📖 Grit by Angela Duckworth can really be applied to any area of life, but the idea of grit is definitely relevant for marriage! Read to see how to develop grit in your upcoming marriage! (Here’s a short article that gives you a better idea of what it’s all about.)
🤍 Preparing for Marriage online course This is a must for any engaged couples, and it’s taught by two of the most knowledgeable people I have ever worked with! And it’s free!
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Answer: 1741 (Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary)
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