Something you may realize already is that strong, healthy, long-lasting marriages don’t just happen on their own. They happen when two people are intentional about their marriage. That means each person makes an effort to build strong bonds with his or her spouse and work together so that each feels valued, supported, and connected. A healthy, happy marriage and family life are great for you and for your children. As you enter into this new phase of your life, there are things you can do to help create the kind of marriage and family life everyone hopes for. This handbook is designed to share some of that information with you. (Author abstract).