ally important. Ability to develop needed skills is essential for ongoing success. This book is set up to facilitate understanding and communication between you and your spouse-to-be. It will help you to deal with the challenges that marriage brings to all couples:

• Resolving conflict
• Forgiving each other
• Making mutually satisfying decisions
• Blending your finances
• Understanding each other's needs
• Being aware of background influences
• Learning to have a satisfying sexual relationship
• Approaching all with a humble and giving spirit

Meeting these challenges effectively requires learning, training and getting help from others. This workbook includes exercises and "homework" that will help you consider and discuss many areas in your relationship, giving you a strong foundation for building an enduring marriage. Working through it with your spouse-to-be and with a mentoring couple you trust will help you to:

• Gain an understanding of possible challenges
• See the areas that will be the most difficult for you
• Create a comfortable setting for you to grow your communication skills
• Learn strategies for coming to oneness in numerous areas

Even though this pre-wedding time is busy, make the wise decision to invest in this learning process now so you can build a solid foundation for your marriage. God designed it to bring you a lifetime of joy and satisfaction.