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Build a Home Full of Love.
20 lessons · 5 themes · practical tips in every lesson
Smart, gentle help for moving in, marriage, parenting and building a life as a team.
THEME 1 · 4 LESSONS
Moving In Together
Start your shared home well.
LESSON 01
Know When You Are Ready to Move In
40 Tips
LESSON 02
Talk About Rules Before You Move In
40 Tips
LESSON 03
Share Space and Stuff Kindly
40 Tips
LESSON 04
Keep Some Space for Yourself
40 Tips
THEME 2 · 4 LESSONS
Getting Engaged and Married
Choose it with open eyes.
LESSON 05
Talk About Marriage Early
40 Tips
LESSON 06
Ask the Big Questions Before Marriage
40 Tips
LESSON 07
Plan a Wedding Without Stress
40 Tips
LESSON 08
Keep Love Alive After the Wedding
40 Tips
THEME 3 · 4 LESSONS
Daily Life as a Team
Make home a calm place.
LESSON 09
Make Decisions Together
40 Tips
LESSON 10
Plan Money Goals as a Couple
40 Tips
LESSON 11
Keep Weekly Couple Meetings
40 Tips
LESSON 12
Protect Your Love From Daily Stress
40 Tips
THEME 4 · 4 LESSONS
Becoming Parents
Stay close with children.
LESSON 13
Prepare Your Relationship for a Baby
40 Tips
LESSON 14
Share Parenting Fairly
40 Tips
LESSON 15
Keep Time for Each Other With Kids
40 Tips
LESSON 16
Disagree About Parenting Calmly
40 Tips
THEME 5 · 4 LESSONS
Grow Old Together
Long love needs care.
LESSON 17
Keep Growing as Individuals
40 Tips
LESSON 18
Renew Your Vows Every Year
40 Tips
LESSON 19
Handle Midlife and Big Changes
40 Tips
LESSON 20
Build a Love That Lasts
40 Tips
Ideas in this topic come from
- The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work (John Gottman)
- And Baby Makes Three (John and Julie Gottman)
- Fair Play (Eve Rodsky)
- Hold Me Tight (Sue Johnson)
- The Conscious Parent (Shefali Tsabary)
Tips are written in our own words and are general guidance. The books are suggestions for further reading.
