Much confusion exists today regarding the true nature and characteristics of he highest and most intimate of all human relationships - marriage! We hear way too much about marriages that are in trouble or don't make it. Yet there are so many couples today who have fulfilling marriages, even exceptional ones. It is no accident that the strong marriages are the way they are. Good marriages don't just happen! The couples in exceptional marriages are willing to learn, grow and develop a positive biblical attitude; and discover how to speak their spouses language and celebrate differences. So does an absolute formula exist that couples today can follow to guarantee the marriage they want? You already know the answer to that question - no, but there are principles that have worked for many. Consider the information in this book as one source for building a better relationship with your spouse. Do not rely on your own experiences and definitely not the opinions of parents and/or friends who do not share your core beliefs surrounding marriage. No matter where you learn, you still need to "apply" it. These principles and guidelines have made a difference for so many and they can also work for you if you choose to "apply" them. Remember God instituted marriage and He alone has the right to dictate its terms. He has revealed them only in His word.
