PROGRAM SUMMARY
Well everyone, we’ve made it to the end of the six week Creating a Lasting Millennial Marriage program. We hope that you enjoyed the program and were able to make a difference in your marriage over the past six weeks. The time has really flown by. Below are short summaries of all of the lessons from the last six weeks.
Taking Care of You
The first step to making your marriage last is to take care of yourself. You can’t be completely involved in changing your marriage if you’re feeling drained yourself. Take time to exercise, plan and eat healthy meals, and just to be you every now and then.
Parenting as Husband and Wife
Keeping the Spark Alive
Once you get married, it’s way too easy to fall into a routine. Keep dating your spouse in unique and creative ways. Do things that you’ve loved to do together from the beginning and go out and try new things too. The daily and weekly interactions add up to creating a fulfilling marriage.
Stepping Off Home Base
Communication
Communication skills are key, but only if you use them in the right way. When talking with your spouse, make it your personal goal to understand what they feel like and why they feel that way. Remember Gottman’s advice on repair attempts and be aware when you or your spouse are attempting to diffuse a tense conversation.
Choose Your Love, Love Your Choice
We firmly believe that you CAN have a happy millennial marriage We promise that if you work hard to be the best spouse you can possibly be, you’ll discover that you’re also married to the best spouse as well. Thanks for going on this journey with us, and good luck in creating your lasting millennial marriage.
Getting married and used to your new live-in partner is hard, but in-laws can make it even harder if you let it. Take time to talk with your spouse about appropriate boundaries you should set for your in-laws. A fun way to step off of home base and create your own family is by creating traditions that will last throughout your marriage.
In your marriage, your spouse should always be your number one. Even after kids join the family, you made the promise to love and cherish your spouse way before they showed up. By taking the time to serve your spouse, you will be better prepared for the parenting challenges that come your way.
Love is an attitude. As you go through life with your spouse it will be important to remember to show gratitude for them. Gratitude helps you create an attitude of love within yourself. Remember that you and your spouse will always be different, and that’s okay. To have a lasting marriage, you must commit everyday to loving your choice.