Being married, a person may think everything will be great once they say, "I do." However, the reality of marriage is it requires two people from different backgrounds coming together. Marriage requires them to open up to another's ways, moving from self to us. A marriage is a relationship, and for it to develop and grow, it takes time and effort. Having a healthy marriage is difficult. The USA divorce rate is at 40 to 50% for a first-time marriage. For second time marriages it's even higher. Having a successful marriage is challenging.

So what are we to do? Commit to making the marriage work through the storms that come. A healthy marriage requires management and effective communication. It will take a lifetime to develop the best marriage relationship. It will require learning and applying skills essential to strengthening and sustaining your marriage. Skills like communication, building trust, learning to forgive are a few. If you are serious about a marriage connection that lasts, be intentional. Keep your spouse a priority. If the reader is serious about having a marriage connection, this book will help towards that goal, moving to the next level in nurturing and building with their spouse.