This is a video of me and Fawn! We’re getting married August 2nd, 2008. I was really touched by how many people sent emails congratulating us, wanting to be kept “in the loop” for new developments in the work I’m doing, and who sent relationship advice for us soon-to-be newlyweds.  I’m gonna share the advice I’ve gotten so far in a moment, but I also want to extend this invitation. Please add your comment below answering the question:

What ONE PIECE OF ADVICE would you give me and Fawn about relationships?  

Here’s the advice I’ve been emailed so far: 

• “Marriage is like a prostate exam, a Super Bowl party and the Eucharist all at the same time.”
• “Scott Peck said there are two reasons to get married; one is to have children and the second is for the friction.”
• “Enjoy the ride, savour every moment.”
• “Remember, planning a wedding can case a divorce before you get married. ( joke… but contains a lot of truth)”
• “Yes, it is a time consuming adventure to integrate two lives, AND the richness and potential goes up exponentially!”
• “May I say it does limit who you play with from now on (in my opinion). Hence the saying, marry your best friend.”
• “After 23 years, we keep growing closer and connected, our love still shines.”
• “As a meaningful gift to you two I would like to suggest the best information on growning a close relationship: ‘The Relationship Cure’ by John Gottman and Joan Declaire http://www.gottman.com/marriage/. And their DVD has been the best investment for me on this subject.”
• “In the Latin. Ad multos annos: to many years!”
• “The only thing more important than a marriage is a birth! Oh yeah, death is pretty important event too!”
• “I find I still have much work to do and in marriage many more opportunities to do my work. The art of forgiveness is a big plus. Knowing ‘this too shall pass’ is great lesson. Remembering the love I have known for the woman I can not understand in the moment holds me present when I want to abandon. Finding the gold in the buttons she pushes, triggers in me about what I wanted in relationship. Recognizing so little else matters if I cannot hold love and respect for myself and the woman I know I love even when the reasons to love are not currently obvious. My Blessings to you. Welcome to the Hero’s Journey.”
• “If you think life is busy now….wait till you have a kid or two…”
• “Congratulations!!  If you think the wedding and marriage are big- JUST WAIT TIL THE CHILDREN ARRIVE! (if you’re going there.)”
• – “Yes, indeed, it really is very time consuming, and it really does take a shocking amount of time and energy! Just remember to stop and breathe every so often, especially when the two of you start feeling too stressed. It really is a wonderful time. Be sure to enjoy it, and don’t forget to have fun on your special day!”
• – “Just don’t let her go to the Woman Within workshop or she’ll learn all your tricks! 🙂 “

 What advice do you have to add? I really am interested… Please add a comment below! Thanks!