Why the First Year of Marriage is So Hard

Article: https://blog.cph.org/read/family/first-year-marriage-stinkin-hard

Radio spot: https://www.kfuo.org/2017/12/01/faf-120117-first-year-marriage-hard/

What memories do you have from your first year of marriage? Be sure to include at least one hard memory and one happy memory.

What kinds of things do you think can or do make that first year of marriage more growth-oriented?

How did you respect and create your own new family in your first few years of marriage? What would you do differently if you had it to over again?

Wellness exercise:

What can you celebrate about one another today? Take turns telling your spouse three ways they make your life better.

More on leaving and cleaving:

https://youtu.be/M7V5OIixM_I

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