Practical Advice for Those Getting Ready to Wed (Part 1 of 2)

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Practical Advice for Those Getting Ready to Wed (Part 1 of 2)

January 15, 2025

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley share advice for couples getting ready to marry. Statistics show that the majority of Americans want a happy marriage, yet most spend less time preparing for the marriage than they do on the wedding ceremony. The Smalleys advise that engaged couples learn how to build a strong, healthy and godly marriage in premarital counseling. Issues they address include commitment, leaving and cleaving, honoring your spouse, communication, managing conflict and more.

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