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The Bible says of marriage "and the two shall be as one". This is the first concept. It means that it is no longer you or me; it is us. Whenever there is a decision to be made, you should make it together. Your money should be pooled together. The household chores and expenses should be shared. You should discipline your children as one team. This doesn't mean that you lose your identity. It was who you are and who your spouse is that brought you together in the first place. It just means that in all things you must consider one another first.

The second concept of marriage is fidelity. By taking your wedding vows, you have committed yourself solely to your spouse (hopefully it is a life time commitment). This means sow your wild oats before you say "I Do". If you are not ready for this type of commitment, it is better to say "I Don't".

One of the most important concepts of marriage is love. A love that grows in depth and substance as the years pass. A love that overlooks the balding head and the gravitating body parts and sees only beauty when you look at one another. A love that means you are still holding hands on your 50th anniversary. A love that means that you cherish and respect each other. A love that makes you be considerate of one another at all times(even when you are arguing.)

The last concept of marriage is that your union comes above all other relationships in your life. This includes your parents, your siblings and yes, even your kids. You have left your family's home to be with each other. Your children will grow up and leave you. But, in a successful marriage, your spouse will be with you for a lifetime

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