OVER 500,000 COPIES SOLD! “Most people spend far more time in preparation for their vocation than they do in preparation for marriage.” With more than 45 years of experience counseling couples, Gary has found that most marriages suffer due to a lack of preparation and a failure to learn to work together as intimate teammates. This book is packed with wisdom and tips that will help develop the loving, supportive, and mutually beneficial marriage we envision, such as: What's the adequate foundation for a truly successful marriage? What should we expect about the roles and influence of extended family? How do we solve disagreements without arguing? How should we talk through issues like money, sex, chores, and more? How can we learn to apologize and forgive? Read this book and you’ll be prepared for—not surprised by—the challenges of marriage.