Marriage is a unique combination of expectations (spoken and unspoken), intimacies (Clinebell and Clinebell came up with 12), a partnership, and love. Sometimes these different aspects of a marriage are harmonious and sometimes there is conflict. There are different stages in marriage , most notably the - Getting to know someone as they truly are, Accepting them exactly as they are, Floating the "lazy river" together, and Redefining the relationship. Traversing through these stages can bring up unmet expectations and need assistance in resolving those issues. What are you doing to protect and nurture your relationship?