Introduction: Today, I’m sharing two of five commitments that married couples and single people, who hope to be married someday, need to make if they are going to have a “Marriage That Works.” The first commitment I am talking about is “Seek God” and the second is “Fight Fair.” Both can help as you start “fail proofing” your marriage or future marriage.

1.Seeking God

· Culture teaches us that to really be fulfilled in life you have to find the ONE.

· God is your ONE and your spouse is your TWO.

Singles: Seek the ONE while preparing for my TWO!

Married Couples: Seek the ONE with my TWO!

Four Activities Recommended for Married Couples and Hopeful Singles:

· Read God’s Word (together)

· Pray (together)

· Worship in church (together)

· Socialize with like-minded Christians (together)

2.Fight Fair

· Healthy couples fight for resolution.

· Unhealthy couples fight to win.

Three Rules to Fight Fair:

· Stop and listen carefully.

· Guard your words faithfully.

· Handle your anger correctly.

Four Signs You’re Not Fighting Fair: (Dr. John Gottman)

· Criticizing

· Contempt

· Defensiveness

· Stonewalling