I Said, "I Do", Now What?

Published: Nov. 13, 2012, 2 a.m.

b'\\u201cIf only\\u201d is a phrase you hear many times AFTER the fact in relationships\\u2026\\n If only I had taken the time to get to know him better\\u2026\\n If only we knew how to listen to each other\\u2026\\n If only I knew how to speak her love language\\u2026\\n If only we took our time and didn\\u2019t rush\\u2026\\n The list goes on and on.\\xa0 Sure, advice is a dime a dozen.\\xa0 You can always come across someone willing to tell you what you should have done or how to handle a situation AFTER the fact, but the unfortunate reality is that you receive more training on how to ride a bike than we do on our relationships.\\xa0\\xa0 It is rare that you are given the skills, support, and practical advice you need before you begin to have challenges.\\n After this episode you will no longer have a reason to have \\u201cif only\\u201d in your vocabulary. We are going to discuss the things you need to know and practical tips you can use BEFORE you commit to a long term relationship.\\n Our special guest is Dwayne Shigg, author of, Some Things to Know About Marriage Before You Have a Wedding.'