In the timeless emergence of love, friendship and partnership, few journeys are as exciting, profound, fulfilling and transforming as the one embarked in marriage. It is a journey filled with laughter, joy, success, happiness but also with problems, complications, tears and challenges.

It is a journey that embodies and encompasses the full spectrum of human experiences, thoughts and emotions. This book seeks to introduce the basic fundamentals that underpin marriage, what it is, why it was created by God, how it can be enjoyed but also how it can be nurtured and preserved for the benefit of mankind.

Marriage is the building block of families. Every human being comes from a family and families come from marriages or relationships.

The book also discusses some of the pivotal areas of marriage that are critical to any successful and happy marriage. Communication, infidelity, sex, prayer and dealing with illness or grief are some of the topics that have been discussed in this book.

It is my sincere hope and belief that this book will change the attitude, behaviour and mindset of many couples and will transform and shape them into better lovers, human beings and consequently result in happy, loving and rewarding marriages. I have included a chapter which is very personal to me as I experienced an illness and death of a spouse.

All marriages, even the most perfect ones, have disagreements but couples should not let these issues negatively affect their marriages. Most issues or disagreements can easily be resolved if both couples put in the effort.

As we stand on the threshold of this special and sacred union, let us be filled with hope, excitement and anticipation for the bright future that lies ahead. We also have to recognise the complexities and uncertainties that come with the merging of two lives into one.

It is a delicate balance of individuality and oneness, autonomy and human interdependence. .