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Preparing & the First Year

Premarital preparation, a simple nikah and settling into married life.

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Muslim Couple Goals for a Loving Marriage

Five aspirations for Muslim couples drawn from the Prophet's ﷺ married life: support, affection, help at home, restraint in anger and worship…

from NikahHalal2 min read

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The Keys to a Successful Marriage

A short guide from a medical center's health library on everyday habits that keep marriages healthy, from honest communication to forgiveness.

from University of Rochester Medical Center2 min read

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What is The Sound Relationship House?

An overview of Dr. John Gottman's seven-level model of a strong relationship, held up by the twin walls of trust and commitment.

from The Gottman Institute2 min read

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10 Habits of Happy Muslim Couples

A Muslim writer's reflections on habits that help married couples find tranquility, from loving for Allah's sake to gratitude and friendly, respectful…

from ProductiveMuslim2 min read

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How Our Expectations Are Changing Marriage

How rising expectations of a spouse have raised the ceiling on marital happiness, and why reaching it takes deliberate time and energy.

from Rewire2 min read

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8 Challenges Every Marriage Will Face

I have seen many newlyweds start their lives together under the blissful delusion that they will never face any problems in their…

from susanme.com1 min read

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How Marriage Changes Your Personality

What one study of newlyweds found about how personality shifts in the first eighteen months of marriage, and which traits predicted lasting…

from Psychology Today2 min read