Devora Krasnianski of Adai Ad talks with Reb. Malki Spira, LMHC and Ruchama Clapman of MASK about how to prepare for your successful marriage - in the time before marriage.
- Introduction
- Preparing now for your marriage relationship.
- The role of the wife has been transformed and this impacts expectations of marriage.
- Unrealistic expectations directly impacts happiness.
- In every marriage, there will be many unreconcilable differences.
- Notice your expectations about marriage.
- It is important that those differences don’t turn into gridlock (fighting or withdrawing).
- About being mevater (relinquish needs/ wants) in marriage. Dos and don’ts.
- How you handle the problems is more important than what the problems are.
- There really isn’t a perfect person out there who can fulfill all your needs.
- Strengthening the tools and mindsets for your marriage.
- Commitment is integral for marriage to feel safe enough to be vulnerable.
- You are two parts of one whole. What to do for your husband.
- Q: What can we do in the time before marriage to develop these skills?
- Wrap up
