In my 20-years of working with fathers, I’ve seen the problems that result from not taking the time to address the various issues that can arise from blending families.

Probably wouldn’t hurt.

I personally think anyone who gets married needs extensive counseling, financial counseling, etc.

Not the 2 sessions you go to with a priest or those stupid classes the states mandates. Dumb. If the people can’t afford the counseling, they certainly don’t need to be thinking of getting married.

so many people get divorced nowadays, mostly because they rushed it. were there certain things you wish you knew during your early relationships? also, how long do you think a couple should date before getting married?

I got married when I was 18 years old but we had dated since I was 14 years old. (I am almost 24 now.) I would definitely recommend waiting until after college because you learn so much about who you are and what you are capable of. Also, you should tell them to get together on their finances and make sure both of them know exactly how to balance a check book and make and stick to a budget. (No one teaches kids/teens about money management, overdraft fees, credit card interest rates, etc.) Money issues are the top reason so many people get divorced. Hope this helps!

Husband and I get along good but I’d like to know from some married people what there secrets to success are, please advise.

Gracie plain and simple we sometimes treat our partners worse than we would treat our friends
So my tip is treat your hubby like what he is your closest and dearest friend . Oh and in the bed room rock his world teee heee

We dated for 2 years before we got married and lived together most of that time and we’ve now been married almost a year but we fight ALL the time about love and communication. Is it meant to be? Should we try counseling? Does it work?

Counseling can work if both people are committed to fixing the relationship. Just because you need counseling after only a year doesn’t mean the marriage is doomed. Marriage isn’t easy and it takes a lot of work. If you’re willing to do the work, the marriage will last.

Would you live out every day in misery just to make your parents and relatives happy? Would you forsake your own happiness for the happiness of others? How many of you would do this? And how many of you are actually doing this now?

look honey if your not happy whats the point. you should know that without love , life is meaningless. you should confront your parents and tell them how you fill. if they still don’t understand ,oh well . follow your heart. who cares what other people think , be yourself and try to find that perfect someone.

good luck with that