Jack’s Marriage Empowerment - Marital Food For Thought - Jack’s Marriage Project

6. Courtship Do you court before marriage? Is this a necessity? What are its benefits? What are its weaknesses? Will it involve pre-marital sex? Will it guarantee a successful union? Does this resonate with your spiritual or cultural beliefs? Is there a chance of terminating courtship? What if the courtship goes wrong? What if it leads to pregnancy? What if it leads to fornication? Are there spiritual and cultural best practices? Does courtship guarantee a successful marriage? Or will it increase the chances of such? Have you researched case studies? Will no-courtship guarantee a failed marriage?

5. Managing Extra Marital Affairs Here are some thoughts. Are you involved in extra-marital affairs? Is your spouse involved in such? Do you do it secretly or openly? Could it have repercussions? Could this be sooner or later? Could you address the cause of such affairs? Is your spouse no longer attractive? Is your spouse unpleasant to live with? Are you unhappy at home? Have you got a weakness for the opposite sex? Does your dressing attract the opposite sex? Do you require medication, supplements or therapy? Do you require support? Is there a lot of temptation? Are you not sexually compatible with your spouse? Is your libido extremely high? Are you doing it for material gains? Do such actions lead to good or bad ends? Could you research a solution to your problem? Could you reflect? Could you confide in trusted others? Could you search-for, and find a solution? Or will you continue, until events unfold?

4. Your BIG Why What are your intentions for marriage? Is it just to satisfy your sexual cravings? For companionship?  To have children? To follow the crowd? In preparation for old age? For spiritual reasons? For financial, moral and other reasons? Is it for stability or to become responsible? Some of the above? All of the above? None of the above?

3. The Inspiration One of the driving forces of this book was a conversation between  my mentee and I, when he mentioned that he had no clue on how to go about his marital decision .  He is an academic mind and very disciplined. He is also result oriented and values mentoring . He offers his service at great discounts and gets mentored for free. During the course of our discussions, we talked about marriage and life after university . He, then, mentioned that it had been a worry for him. He was unsure of where to start.  As a Content Creator and an older citizen, I decided it was the right opportunity to pen my thoughts and experience. This gave birth to this content.  Just to add, this content is more of a personal opinion, so, feel free to make notes on key areas of interest and articulate your own thoughts. Also, endeavour to make broader research as necessary.  It’s hoped that you’ll find some value, as well as share such with family, friends and associates...

2. Target Audience The target audience for this content, are: Those who wish to marry Those who wish to get insights into marital journeys. Those who wish to manage expectations of marital life. Young adults on the verge of the marital journey.  Newly married couples Those with marital difficulties   Those who wish to add value to their marriages Those who wish to give this book as a gift Those who are in the industry Those who are married, divorced, widowed, separated, unmarried Those who wish to market this book Etc.

1. Introduction Do you who wish to marry or get an insight on marital realities ? Do you desire to manage the expectations of being married ? Are you a young adult who is on the verge of starting your marital journey ? Are you newly married ? Do you wish to enhance your marriage ? Do you wish to give a valuable gift to newly weds or prospectives? If your desire lies between one or more of the aforementioned, you have done well by picking up this book. Within these pages are some of the best practices you can engage for a blissful marriage , some pitfalls to avoid, and ideas that can help you build a home that embraces growth, love and tolerance, with lasting marital experience. It also helps you give thought to practical issues, via rhetorical questions .  Take each chapter at a time. Read and digest prayerfully. Then, go ahead with practicing what you have learned.  In some of the chapters, your thoughts shall be stimulated. You’re expected to do some thinking, and come ...