Now's the timeto establish good marriage habits.

The first year is a learning period for your marriage.

Give yourself time and grace to figure it all out! Many people expect a fairy tale-like ease of romance and roses. The reality is that it's a mix of wonder and woes. Our first year is certainly remembered fondly, it was FULL of love, lazy Saturdays in bed, and lots of laughter, however we argued considerably more than we do now. We were learning each other. During this season you will discover new facets of your spouse. You'll begin the journey to becoming fully transparent with each other and it will be a messy, but wonderful process!

Marriage is worth the effort!

Having a newlywed mindset might be easiest during this season, but the work you'll put in will reap a big return on your investment! Now is when you can focus on establishing a foundation that you and your spouse can rely on when things get difficult. While it may take some time for both of you to learn and grow, the effort will produce so much life and love!

Your first year is anything but mundane. Here are some of the topics we will be covering:

• First year focus
• Friendship
• Intimacy (in all its forms!)
• Communication
• Independence and interdependence
• Resources to answer your questions