Marriage & HoneymoonThe rituals and rhythms you plant in year one tend to grow with you for decades. Here are seven traditions worth establishing — from the weekly check-in to the anniversary letter — and why each one matters.
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Marriage & HoneymoonDr. John Gottman calls it the 'State of the Union' — a structured weekly conversation that research shows dramatically reduces conflict and deepens intimacy. Here is exactly how to do it.
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Marriage & HoneymoonA shared marriage vision is the written declaration of who you are as a couple, what you are building, and the values that guide every important decision ahead. Therapists, researchers, and enduringly happy couples agree it is one of the highest-value investments you can make before you say I do.
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Marriage & HoneymoonDr. John Gottman's decades of research identified four communication patterns — criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling — that predict divorce with 93.6% accuracy. Here is what they mean, and the antidotes every couple needs before the wedding.
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Marriage & HoneymoonWhat to expect, what to prioritize, and what to protect in the first twelve months of married life — from communication and finances to family boundaries and the traditions worth starting now.
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