Marriage Basics
The traditional symbol of marriage worn on the left ring finger.
What is a wedding ring?
The most common item husbands “can’t find” even when it’s in plain sight.
What are the car keys (or remote)?
The machine that saves marriages one load at a time.
What is the dishwasher?
The three words every marriage needs to hear often.
What is “I love you”?
A first-time wife might overdo this during the honeymoon phase.
What is trying to be “perfect”?
The number of people typically required to make a marriage legal.
What is two (plus an officiant)?
Many husbands claim to be “just resting their eyes” when doing this.
What is falling asleep on the couch?
This task doubles as quality thinking time for many wives.
What is folding laundry or doing dishes?
The art of listening without interrupting.
What is active listening?
The phrase that every new wife eventually learns doesn’t help during a disagreement.
What is “You always…” or “You never…”?
The phrase couples often say to mark the start of their marriage.
What is “I do”?
The universal sound of a husband trying to fix something.
What is “I’ve got it handled”?
A first-time wife learns quickly that this budget line item grows with marriage.
What is groceries?
The secret weapon to ending an argument peacefully.
What is saying sorry (even when you’re right)?
This realization hits when you cook your first meal that doesn’t go as planned.
What is “We can always order takeout”?
This important document officially recognizes your marriage.
What is a marriage certificate?
The best response to give your husband when he offers to cook dinner (even if you’re nervous).
What is “That sounds great, honey”?
The phrase every couple debates about when organizing their home.
What is “Where should this go?”
The “language” that expresses love through words of affirmation, gifts, acts, time, or touch.
What is Love Languages?
The ultimate lesson every first-time wife learns about marriage over time.
What is “It’s about grace, not perfection”?
The foundation of every lasting marriage, beyond love and attraction.
What is commitment?
When your husband is quiet, this is usually what’s really happening.
What is he’s thinking—or just relaxing?
This skill makes even household chaos feel peaceful.
What is teamwork?
The key to staying close even when you disagree.
What is respect and grace?
What every first-time wife eventually learns marriage is truly about.
What is partnership and patience?