“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person." - Mignon McLaughlin

This week in class we discussed marriage. Many people think of marriage in very different ways. To me, it means a man and woman bonded in holy matrimony, sealed for time and all eternity. To others it's probably different but I love the way my family and religion views it. Whether your engaged or married there are important tasks/things that must be talked about.

Engagement tasks:

• Learn about yourself and your future spouse
• Establish patterns
• Accommodate each other
• Establish roles
• Get to know the family

First month of marriage:

• Sharing
• Rules
• Sex
• Sharing a house and a bed

First year of marriage:

• Planning children
• Limitations
• Traditions
• Values

There are so many things that need to be discussed between you and your spouse and these are just a few. Once your married your going to have to start sharing everything from holiday traditions to the tiny sink in your bathroom. One of the smartest moves you can make is to talk about your expectations or desires in a marriage. Be honest with one another and your marriage will surely flourish.