first five years
Synchronized fitness
Written by Patrick Dunn
Even before marriage, Sally and I weren’t quite in sync with our exercise. This should have been obvious the day Sally brought me a piece of cake while I was running on the treadmill. Then there was the time we played Ultimate Frisbee with Sally’s friends; my heart beat like an over-caffeinated squirrel’s.
Single-minded marriages
Written by Candice Z. Watters
Before Greg and Ann got married, they vowed not to become like married friends they knew who had abandoned all their single friends and spent every spare moment together. Returning from their honeymoon, they jumped back into their routines of work, exercise and social activities. Once a week, Ann joined her friends for dinner while Greg went to the movies or to shoot pool with the guys.
Marriage before the carriage
Written by Debbie L. Cherry
Kari and Brian look exhausted as they sit in my office with six-month-old Taylor playing between them. They have been married six years and have two children, the oldest of which is in preschool.
In good company
Written by Joanne Heim
My husband, Toben, and I returned from our honeymoon relaxed and ready to move into our tiny apartment on campus. Snow was falling gently outside, and we were snug in our new home, unpacking boxes, listening to music and setting up house.
House hunting
Written by Nicole Russell
More than likely, a house is the largest financial investment a couple will ever make, so it’s natural for first-time homebuyers to feel a little stress. But this monumental purchase doesn’t have to be hard on your marriage.
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