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  • Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married

  • By: Gary Chapman
  • Narrated by: Chris Fabry
  • Length: 3 hrs and 44 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,089 ratings)

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Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married

By: Gary Chapman
Narrated by: Chris Fabry
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Before you plan your wedding, plan your marriage! Wish you could know what you’re getting into when you say “I do”? Now, with Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Got Married, you can. Dr. Gary Chapman, #1 New York Times best-selling author of The 5 Love Languages™, has spent the last thirty-five years counseling couples. In Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Got Married, he shares what he and these couples have learned from experience. Among the twelve things you should know: that being in love is not enough to make a successful marriage, that romantic love has two stages (and how to make the transition), that mutual sexual fulfillment is not automatic, and that personality profoundly affects behavior. The stakes on marriage are high, but the rewards of preparing are even higher. Whether you’re single or dating, this audio can be your relationship blueprint and help you decide if and when you’re ready to tie the knot. If you’re engaged, even recently married, it will help you examine your relationship foundation and learn the skills necessary for building a successful marriage. Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Got Married was written to help you realize your goal of marital happiness. But don’t just listen to it - experience it. Grapple with the practical tips and ideas discussed, honestly share your thoughts and feelings, respect each other’s opinions, and find workable solutions to your differences. The more you do so, says Chapman, the more you will be prepared for marriage.

©2010 Oasis Audio; 2010 Gary Chapman
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Amazing book

I'm amazed at how great this book is I'm so glad I got this book. I recommend it to everyone. Loved it. gonna read it again and again amazing book.

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This book is basic but plentiful knowledge

This book is basic. It contains the fundamentals which is good but is it useful for anyone that has been married for amy length of time? I think so. this book is a wealth of knowledge crammed into this short time. It's got a few good gold nuggets in there that even the lost experienced could use. Worth the read but maybe not AS useful for those that are already married.

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Smart read before marriage

Very foundational. Simple. Super important. This is one of the "everyone should read this" type.

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Short, Simple to the point

This audio book was fun to listen to, full of stories that make sense and help listener to relate with amount or stories in there

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I highly recommend this book!

I really like how the author brushed up everything. It’s a short overview but helps so much.

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Eye opener

This book really opened my eyes to the weight of marriage. Picking the right partner for life is even more critical than picking the right business partner!

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Great book

What made the experience of listening to Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married the most enjoyable?

The author had evident experience in the field and provided a lot of detail.

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Read before you get married!

I'm really glad I came across this book! It's basically a compilation of questions that I've always thought about all outlined and ready for reflection! Great book!

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everyone should read

what a great read, everyone should learn the things discussed in the book. every single person is different and thinks differently so talking things through in a healthy way will really help with bonding and understanding one another.

highly recommend this easy read for both parties of the relationship.

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Totally recommend this book!!!

Good read and def a must for any relationship either starting out or currently in a relationship or marriage.

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