Marriage doesn’t come with a manual! Once you get married there are always surprises. When dozens of women shared answers to the question, “What do you wish you had known before you were married?” they discovered they had lots in common. What they shared in Being Married: Secrets Women Wish They Knew will help you have a happier and more satisfying marriage!
- Would you like to avoid the heartbreak of making poor choices?
- Do you know what triggers you should NEVER ignore – before or after you’re married?
- Can you tell the difference between his culture and values and yours?
Learning that the fairy tales about marriage are usually not the truth is especially important for women contemplating getting or staying married.
Table of Content
Contents
Words of Praise For… ……………………………………………………………… 1
Dedication ………………………………………………………………………………. 9
Special Bonus ………………………………………………………………………… 10
Foreword ………………………………………………………………………………. 16
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………….. 18
Chapter 1: What You Should Know, but Don’t ………………………… 23
Chapter 2: You Need to Know About You ……………………………….. 43
Chapter 3: Don’t Hurry, Take Your Time ………………………………… 65
Chapter 4: Family Patterns are Important ……………………………….. 84
Chapter 5: You Don’t Notice Very Important Things ……………… 107
Chapter 6: You Need to Discuss Your Values …………………………. 130
Chapter 7: Physical Issues Take Attention and Communication. 150
Chapter 8: Getting Married Doesn’t Cure Bad Behavior …………. 172
Chapter 9: Stay Conscious About Money ……………………………….. 193
Chapter 10: Spiritual and Religious Values are Important ……….. 214
Chapter 11: Secrets that Make Marriage Work ……………………….. 232
Claim Your Special Bonus Now …………………………………………….. 253
Please Help Me Reach New Readers ………………………………………. 254
Acknowledgments ……………………………………………………………….. 257
Useful Resources ………………………………………………………………….. 260
About the Author ………………………………………………………………… 267
How to Work with Dr. Laurie ……………………………………………….. 270
About the Secrets of Happy Relationships Series ……………………. 274
Books in the Secrets of Happy Relationships Series ………………… 277
Other Books by Laurie Weiss ………………………………………………… 279
Stop Poisoning Your Marriage with These Common Beliefs ……. 281