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Starting Your Marriage Right Starting Your Marriage Right: Expectations and Adjustments (FamilyLife Today Audio)By Dennis and Barbara Rainey You may now kiss the bride!" Are those the words that welcome wedded bliss? On an FamilyLife Today broadcast, Dennis Rainey helps newlyweds build their marriage on the right foundation so they can make living happily ever after a reality.

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Making Those Early Marriage Adjustments by Dennis Rainey Couples quickly learn that adjustments are inevitable and necessary in the first years of marriage. More Newlywed articles

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The Honeymoon: Just Another Vacation or the Start of a Beautiful Marriage? Guests include: Dr. Walt LarimoreOn today's broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks to America's best-known family physician, Dr. Walt Larimore, about preparing for your honeymoon. Dr. Larimore, author of the book The Honeymoon of Your Dreams, talks about the different expectations men and women have for their honeymoon and how men and women should take special care to plan their special week. More Newlywed broadcasts
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Marriage Memo: Father of the Bride—The Final Chapter
Dave Boehi
Little else occupied my mind in the weeks leading up to my youngest daughter’s wedding. The Reality of Fairy-Tale Marriage
Leslie Ludy
High expectations for marriage don’t have to result in disillusionment. Marriage Memo: When Little Girls Grow Up
Dave Boehi
The golden years pass so quickly. Nine Steps to Fireproof Your Marriage
Dennis Rainey
It's important to defeat isolation in your relationship. 
Honeymoon Stories
Readers describe nightmares and challenges they faced as they began marriage. A Hand to Hold When I Grow Old
Sabrina Beasley
A couple married 55 years shares some of the best marriage advice my husband and I ever received. A New Bride's Cooking Diary
A humorous look at the kitchen through a newlywed's eyes. Ashley and Michael's Covenant
Dennis Rainey
I saw God's plan for marriage first hand as I walked my daughter down the aisle. Is Your Marriage Based on Contract or Covenant?
Making Those Early Marriage Adjustments
Dennis Rainey
Couples quickly learn that adjustments are inevitable and necessary in the first years of marriage. Marriage: The Idol
Pat Ennis and Lisa Tatlock
Women have the tendency to pursue secondary purposes over God's primary purpose. My Husband has Several "Girlfriends"
Sabrina Beasley
My husband's football "hobby" led to some surprising adjustments. Reclaiming the Sanctity of Marriage
Dennis Rainey
It is time for each of us to embrace and proclaim God's sacred view of marriage. Respectfully Leaving Your Parents
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
God's design for marriage includes leaving the emotional and financial dependence of parents and clinging to your spouse. Romantic Ways to Fan the Flames
Jayna Richardson
Ten creative ways to add some sugar and spice to your marriage. Sabrina's Wedding: The Calling
Sabrina (Joyce) Beasley
Much to my surprise, I realized God was calling me to be faithful, not single. Twenty-five Great Expectations for Your Marriage
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Most couples face common challenges in marriage. If you don't discuss and resolve the differences between you and your spouse, you're headed for rough marital waters. What Real Love Is
Barbara Rainey
You Form a Family, and You Join a Family
Dave Boehi
Having in-laws is not always the easiest part of marriage, but it’s one of the best and most unexpected blessings. Strengthening Friendships With Parents and In-Laws
Susan Alexander Yates
Six suggestions that will help you nurture these delicate relationships. Loving Your Man
Barbara Rainey