No matter how long you’ve been married, reminding yourself of fundamental marriage truths is helpful. In this episode, we’ll share four truths about marriage every couple needs to remember.

4 Truths About Marriage Every Couple Needs to Remember

1. When marriage gets hard, it’s normal to wonder if you’ve made a mistake — but it doesn’t mean you have.
2. Conflict is useful, but learning how to do it well takes practice.
3. Your spouse will change, but sometimes that change is unpredictable.
4. You need to “leave and cleave,” but it’s easier said than done.

Us Time Challenge

Talk about which of these truths you needed to be reminded of most. Ask yourselves: How can we live it out in our marriage this week?

Team Us Resources

• Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage
• FREE Team Us Study Guide 

Links Mentioned in This Episode

• “6 Truths About Marriage Every Engaged Couple Needs to Hear” by Ashleigh Slater at Boundless.org
• “Did I Marry the Wrong Person” by Glenn Lutjens at FocusontheFamily.com
• “Want a Great Marriage Someday? Learn to handle conflict now” by Suzanne Hadley Gosselin at Boundless.org
• Reset: Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life by Debra Fileta  
• The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages: The Little Things That Make a Big Difference by Shaunti Feldhahn

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