{"id":21847,"date":"2025-04-18T08:41:39","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T08:41:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amakachika-mbonu.com\/nws\/?page_id=21847"},"modified":"2025-05-14T21:01:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T21:01:17","slug":"wdbid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/amakachika-mbonu.com\/nws\/wdbid\/","title":{"rendered":"WDBID"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"\"><strong>What to Do Before &#8220;I DO&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"\">A Life-Changing <strong>SELF-PACED ONLINE<\/strong> Pre-Marital Course that puts couples on the path to Marriage for a lifetime not just the wedding, a moment in time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amakachika-mbonu.com\/nws\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/amaka-1-1.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"21638\" width=\"220\" data-init-width=\"556\" height=\"219\" data-init-height=\"555\" title=\"amaka-1\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/amakachika-mbonu.com\/nws\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/amaka-1-1.png\" data-link-wrap=\"true\" data-width=\"220\" data-height=\"219\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 556 \/ 555;\" mt-d=\"-6.9879999999999995\" ml-d=\"0\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\">From the table of Amaka Chika-Mbonu, a certified counsellor, a pre-marital expert, and a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. She has over 25 years of experience guiding couples. She is the founder of Amaka&#8217;s Book Club (marriage\/relationships focused) and the author of seven books. She empowers individuals with her wisdom gained through training and experience. Amaka has been married for thirty-two years and has two adult children<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Most Couples Are Planning FOR A Wedding, Not A Marriage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A proposal has been made and accepted. A flurry of activity ensues, &nbsp;venue ideas, dress designs, and flower arrangements.<\/p>\n<p>But in the whirlwind of wedding planning, there&#8217;s a critical question being overlooked:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are you preparing for your wedding day, or for the \u2019lifetime\u2019 that follows?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The alarming reality is that most couples invest months and millions planning a single day, while spending virtually no time preparing for their actual marriage.<\/p>\n<p \"=\"\" tve-droppable\"=\"\">Consider these sobering statistics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li \"=\"\" tve-droppable\"=\"\" style=\"\">40-50% of first marriages end in divorce.<\/li>\n<li \"=\"\" tve-droppable\"=\"\" style=\"\">This jumps to 60-70% for second, third, or fourth marriages or beyond.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li \"=\"\" tve-droppable\"=\"\" style=\"\">Two-thirds of separations happen within the first ten years.<\/li>\n<li \"=\"\" tve-droppable\"=\"\" style=\"\">Even religious couples aren&#8217;t immune, Evangelicals have above-average divorce rates according to the Council on Contemporary Families<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p \"=\"\" =\"\"=\"\" tve-droppable\"=\"\">Every couple getting married believes that they will be different. That they are the exception.<\/p>\n<p \"=\"\" =\"\"=\"\" tve-droppable\"=\"\">Yet the numbers don&#8217;t lie. Without proper preparation, your marriage faces the same statistical challenges as everyone else&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<p \"=\"\" =\"\"=\"\" tve-droppable\"=\"\" style=\"\"><strong>The Cost of Being Unprepared Is Devastating<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>When marriages fail, the consequences extend far beyond heartbreak:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Emotional trauma that can take years to heal<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Financial devastation \u2013 the average divorce costs so much&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Family fragmentation affecting children and generations to come<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span>Career disruption as you rebuild your life<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span>Lost time that can never be recovered<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span>Shattered faith in love and partnership<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Even marriages that don&#8217;t end in divorce often settle into painful patterns of:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Silent resentment<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Unfulfilling intimacy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Financial conflict<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span>Communication breakdown<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span>In-law interference<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span>Emotional distance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"21916\" width=\"423\" data-init-width=\"480\" height=\"634\" data-init-height=\"720\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/amakachika-mbonu.com\/nws\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/mgu4208-rotated.jpg\" data-width=\"423\" data-height=\"634\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 480 \/ 720;\" data-no-retina=\"\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The most tragic part? Many of these failures could have been prevented with proper preparation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"21918\" width=\"598\" data-init-width=\"669\" height=\"833\" data-init-height=\"932\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/amakachika-mbonu.com\/nws\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Untitled-design-26.jpg\" data-width=\"598\" data-height=\"833\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 669 \/ 932;\" data-no-retina=\"\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>What Happens When You Skip Premarital Preparation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"\">You discover fundamental incompatibilities too late &#8211; like opposing views on children, finances, or family roles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"\">You lack effective communication tools when inevitable conflicts arise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"\">You enter marriage with unrealistic expectations about intimacy, daily life, and resolving differences<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span>You bring unaddressed baggage from family origins and past relationships<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span>You miss critical conversations about finances, in-laws, and role expectations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span>You fail to establish healthy boundaries with extended family.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span>You never learn to navigate differences in communication styles and emotional needs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"\">Without these foundations, many couples find themselves utterly unprepared for the real challenges of marriage.<\/p>\n<p style=\"\">\n<p style=\"\">They&#8217;re building their relationship on sand rather than on solid ground.<\/p>\n<p style=\"\">\n<p style=\"\">But it doesn&#8217;t have to be this way.<\/p>\n<p style=\"\">Transform Your Marriage Before It Even Begins<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cMarriage takes work to make it work, so we need to get to work. The truth is that marriage only works if you work it\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2013 Amaka Chika-Mbonu<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important; color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important;\"><span style=\"font-family: Modernline; font-size: 59px !important;\">Introducing:<\/span> <strong><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat;\"><\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 30px !important; text-transform: uppercase !important;\">What to Do Before &#8216;I DO<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important; color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important;\"><span>(The comprehensive 10-module premarital course created by renowned Marriage and Pre-Marital Counselor, &nbsp;Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, Author, and Speaker, Amaka Chika-Mbonu)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"22094\" width=\"566\" data-init-width=\"1600\" height=\"566\" data-init-height=\"1600\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/amakachika-mbonu.com\/nws\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/course-mockup.jpg\" data-width=\"566\" data-height=\"566\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1600 \/ 1600;\" data-no-retina=\"\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 400; font-size: 17px !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important; color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important;\">This isn&#8217;t just another generic marriage preparation program. This is the culmination of decades working with hundreds of couples, seeing firsthand what makes marriages thrive and what causes them to crumble.<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 400; font-size: 17px !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important; color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\">\n<p style=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 400; font-size: 17px !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important; color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important;\">The research is clear: Couples who invest in comprehensive premarital programs have a 30-31% higher chance of remaining happily married.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 400; font-size: 17px !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important; color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important;\">That&#8217;s not just a statistic, it&#8217;s a lifeline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important; color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important;\">Why This Course Stands Apart<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 400; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important; color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important; font-size: 17px !important;\">While other premarital courses might offer surface-level advice, &#8220;What to Do Before &#8216;I DO'&#8221; &nbsp;is a robust and comprehensive course that dives deep into the 10 critical areas that relationship experts know determine marital success:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: Figtree;\"><strong>Module 1: READY, SET, GO &#8211; Preparation for your wedding<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Find out if you are truly ready for marriage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Receive step-by-step guidance for the lead-up to your wedding day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Contemplate the fact that the wedding is just a day, you need to also prepare for the marriage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Learn to maintain perspective during the planning process<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(224, 158, 2) !important; color: rgb(224, 158, 2) !important; font-size: 18px !important;\">FREE RESOURCE<\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(250, 81, 66) !important; color: rgb(250, 81, 66) !important;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 400; font-size: 17px !important;\">A form to help you track and tick off what you have done and what you have yet to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: Figtree;\"><strong>Module 2: TALK TO ME\u2026or DON\u2019T &#8211; Communication<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Master the fundamental differences in how men and women communicate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Discover your personal communication style and how it impacts your relationship<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Learn active listening techniques that transform understanding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Practice the 4T&#8217;s of effective communication that prevent misunderstandings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(224, 158, 2) !important; color: rgb(224, 158, 2) !important;\"><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-size: 18px !important;\">FREE RESOURCE<\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(250, 81, 66) !important; color: rgb(250, 81, 66) !important;\"> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 400;\">A questionnaire that you can answer to help you determine your communication style.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 400;\">An example of a statement phrased in the four different communication styles, to help you understand why a particular style is best&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: Figtree;\"><strong>Module 3: RESOLVE TO RESOLVE &#8211; Conflict Resolution<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Understand why conflict isn&#8217;t necessarily negative (and can actually strengthen your bond)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Learn practical techniques for addressing disagreements before they become divisions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Master the art of productive arguments that lead to solutions, not separation and scars<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Identify your conflict triggers and develop strategies to manage them<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(224, 158, 2) !important; color: rgb(224, 158, 2) !important;\"><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-size: 19px !important;\">FREE RESOURCE<\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(250, 81, 66) !important; color: rgb(250, 81, 66) !important;\"> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"\">A sample of a \u2018Pledge Form\u2019 that you can adapt to suit your particular needs and the dynamic and history of your relationship. This form will enshrine what you have both decided about how you will deal with conflict in your marriage<span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: Figtree;\"><strong>Module 4: NEED &#8211; Meeting each other&#8217;s needs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Understand the difference between \u2018need\u2019 and \u2018needy\u2019<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Be encouraged to identify what your particular needs are in a relationship and learn how to properly articulate them to your spouse<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Learn about the needs that are common to humanity in general and then to the majority of men and women specifically<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(224, 158, 2) !important; color: rgb(224, 158, 2) !important;\"><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 400; font-size: 19px !important;\">FREE RESOURCE<\/span><\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(250, 81, 66) !important; color: rgb(250, 81, 66) !important;\"> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\">A Needs vs Wants Chart<\/li>\n<li style=\"\">A colourful and visual pictorial of men and women\u2019s needs<span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: Figtree;\"><strong>Module 5: THE CORE &#8211; Alignment<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Become aware of what core beliefs are and how they are formed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Discover what your core values and beliefs actually are<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Understand how core beliefs affect your marriage in a very fundamental way<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span>Appreciate why it is imperative that your spouses\u2019 core values align with yours significantly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(224, 158, 2) !important; color: rgb(224, 158, 2) !important;\"><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 400; font-size: 19px !important;\">FREE RESOURCE<\/span><\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(250, 81, 66) !important; color: rgb(250, 81, 66) !important;\"> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"\">A questionnaire to aid you in discovering what your core beliefs and values are. This will enable the two of you to discuss them with each other.<span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: Figtree;\"><strong>Module 6: THE VOW &#8211; What exactly are we pledging to do?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">The profound meaning of vows<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Examine the different kinds of vows, traditional, secular, or personally crafted<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">You will discover what these three kinds of vows have in common, and what in some ways differentiates them and sets them apart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span>Break down the vows sentence by sentence and in that way fully appreciate and grasp the import of the words you say on your wedding day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span>Discover what the essence and the spirt of marriage really is.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span>Consider the question, \u201cis marriage a \u2018contract\u2019 or a \u2018covenant\u2019? Is there even a difference?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(224, 158, 2) !important; color: rgb(224, 158, 2) !important;\"><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 400; font-size: 19px !important;\">FREE RESOURCE<\/span><\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(250, 81, 66) !important; color: rgb(250, 81, 66) !important;\"> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"\">A handout that documents the three kinds of vows we discuss in this module, crafted, secular and traditional<span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: Figtree;\"><strong>Module 7: ROLE PLAY &#8211; Who does what?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Talk about what roles are<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Look at the reason why roles may be important<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Consider whether gender roles are necessary in this modern day and age<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span>Examine what, if any, is the benchmark or standard for operating optimally as a husband or a wife&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(224, 158, 2) !important; color: rgb(224, 158, 2) !important;\"><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 400; font-size: 19px !important;\">FREE RESOURCE<\/span><\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(250, 81, 66) !important; color: rgb(250, 81, 66) !important;\"> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"\">Two pictorial handouts to encapsulate two things, then go on to compare and discuss them with each other:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"\">What do I believe is my role as a husband\/wife?<\/li>\n<li style=\"\">What is my expectation of you as a husband\/wife?<span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: Figtree;\"><strong>Module 8: LET\u2019s TALK ABOUT SEX &#8211; Physical Intimacy<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Look at deep discussions about sex you must not avoid before marriage and that you must continue to discuss in marriage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Explore in depth the anatomy of the male and female sex organs, their functions and how to maximize the potential for pleasure in both male and female<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Learn about the most underrated sex organ of all<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span>Talk about the misconception that women do not like sex<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span>Understand why multiple sex partners does not position an individual as experienced in sex generally or with their spouse in particular.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span>Determine the particular sex needs in terms of technique, approach, and perspective for the man and the woman.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(224, 158, 2) !important; color: rgb(224, 158, 2) !important;\"><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 400; font-size: 19px !important;\">FREE RESOURCE<\/span><\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(250, 81, 66) !important; color: rgb(250, 81, 66) !important;\"> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"\">A handout containing over twenty questions under different categories titled, \u2018Guidelines for Discussions about Sex for Pre-marital couples\u2019<span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: Figtree;\"><strong>Module 9: SHOW ME THE MONEY &#8211; Finance and Money Matters<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Understand why money can be a very difficult topic to discuss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Why it is vitally important that it is discussed nonetheless<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Identify questions you should ask each other with regard to finances and the financial situation before the two of you met, and what will now happen as concerns finances as you embark on this journey of marriage together&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span>State some determinations you both must make in order to ensure that you thrive as a couple in this area of life\u2019s domains<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span>Examine four additional things in respect of finances that must be uppermost in both your minds as you get married<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(224, 158, 2) !important; color: rgb(224, 158, 2) !important;\"><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 400; font-size: 19px !important;\">FREE RESOURCE<\/span><\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(250, 81, 66) !important; color: rgb(250, 81, 66) !important;\"> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\">A Budget Form<\/li>\n<li style=\"\">An Expense Tracker<\/li>\n<li style=\"\">A Savings Goal Form<\/li>\n<li style=\"\">Two pictorials with images depicting the 70\/20\/10 rule for finance<span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"\"><span style=\"font-family: Figtree;\"><strong>Module 10: THE LAW OF IN-LAWS &#8211; Relationship with Parents and In-laws<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">The positive effects in-laws can have on a marriage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Some aspects in relation to in-laws that have been found to negatively impact a marriage relationship, especially a new one<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Learn how to make it easy to set boundaries where in-laws and other extended family are involved<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span>Tips and takeaways that can help an individual deal with challenging in-laws<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span>Become aware of the fact that \u2018honouring a parent\u2019 does not mean that you cannot set boundaries in an appropriate way<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(224, 158, 2) !important; color: rgb(224, 158, 2) !important;\"><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 400; font-size: 19px !important;\">FREE RESOURCE<\/span><\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(250, 81, 66) !important; color: rgb(250, 81, 66) !important;\"> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"\">A form with nineteen questions you can ask your spouse to be to discover how their experience with their parents, your potential in-laws might have an impact on your marriage<span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-size: 29px !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important; color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important;\">The True Cost Comparison<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 400; font-size: 17px !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important; color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important;\">Which costs more?This program: A <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-size: 17px !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important; color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important;\"><strong>ONE-TIME INVESTMENT<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 400; font-size: 17px !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important; color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important;\">&nbsp;less than most couples spend on wedding flowers, catering, bridal showers, and attire. &nbsp;Divorce: Average cost \u20a61,500,000-\u20a63,000,000, conservatively (in Nigeria, in other countries it can be significantly higher depending on the complexities of the case). This plus incalculable emotional damage, to all concernedUnhappy marriage: Years or decades of conflict, resentment, toxicity, and unfulfilled expectations, which have the potential to impact general wellbeing and peace of mind which can affect physical health. And also wreak havoc on productivity, creativity and innovative spirit in the workplace.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 400; font-size: 17px !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important; color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important;\">For less than 1% of the average wedding budget, you can significantly increase your chances of a marriage that actually thrives.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important; color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important;\">My Personal Promise to You<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 400; font-size: 17px !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important; color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important;\">As a marriage counselor who has worked with hundreds of couples: from newlyweds to those celebrating golden anniversaries, I&#8217;ve designed this course to provide what I wish every couple had and knew before saying &#8220;I do.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 400; font-size: 17px !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important; color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important;\">This isn&#8217;t about creating perfect marriages, those don&#8217;t exist. This is about building an unshakable foundation that can weather life&#8217;s inevitable storms and grow stronger through the challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 400; font-size: 17px !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important; color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important;\">I&#8217;ve seen too many couples enter marriage blind to the realities they&#8217;ll face. I&#8217;ve comforted too many who wished they&#8217;d had these conversations before exchanging vows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 400; font-size: 17px !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important; color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important;\">Don&#8217;t become another statistic. Don&#8217;t gamble with the most important relationship of your life, whose failure will affect every single other area of your life.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 400; font-size: 17px !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important; color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important;\">This is a <\/span><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-size: 17px !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important; color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important;\"><strong>SELF-PACED ONLINE COURSE<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 400; font-size: 17px !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important; color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important;\"> and is your opportunity to build the marriage you&#8217;ve always dreamed of, one that doesn&#8217;t just survive, but truly thrives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-size: 25px !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important; color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important;\">Still Not Convinced? Ask Yourself:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Do you know how to effectively resolve conflict with your partner when you fundamentally disagree?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Have you discussed in detail how you&#8217;ll handle finances as a married couple?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Do you understand your partner&#8217;s expectations about marital roles and responsibilities?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Have you discussed how to establish clear boundaries with parents and in-laws?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Do you know your partner&#8217;s deepest fears about marriage?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Have you aligned on how many children you want, how you&#8217;ll raise them, and what values you&#8217;ll instill?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.7.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><span style=\"\">Do you have a plan for maintaining intimacy through the different seasons of marriage?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 400; font-size: 17px !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important; color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important;\">If you answered &#8220;NO&#8221; to even one of these questions, &nbsp;THEN, you need this program.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 400; font-size: 17px !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important; color: rgb(37, 37, 37) !important;\">Don&#8217;t wait until problems arise to seek solutions. Prevent them now.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important;\">&#8220;Marriage requires a certain skill set. DO NOT let anyone convince you otherwise. The way your marriage begun is the way it is likely to run. It is really quite literally the cliche, \u2018as you make your bed, so will you lie in it\u2019&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2013 Amaka Chika-Mbonu<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a9 Amaka Chika-Mbonu. 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