The effect of broken families -- oldest human institution -- is already telling on us. What with violence that we see around us today?

Family disintegration has led to fall of great empires like Rome and Greece. May it not lead to end of our civilization!

But why are married couples increasingly getting divorce certificates or simply living as roommates, or what has been called emotional divorce? Because they started their marriages with wrong foot. And head to wrong people to seek advice -- marriage counselors.

These series of articles will help you to get your marriage to a good start, and stay married. Because it will tell you Gods view about marriage. And since God is creator and originator of marriage, he is best authority on this matter.

In these series, you will find answers to questions that you may have asked such as: How can I find a compatible mate? What are rules of dating? How do I know if I am ready for marriage? What happens on wedding day? What is needed for a successful marriage? How should disagreements be settled? What is my role in family? How can a husband get his wifes respect? Why does a wife need her husbands love? Who is decision maker? What about children? And many more. . .

But first; folks, let us look out for dangers in a marriage. Knowing these dangers, like a sailor knowing location of hidden rocks under sea, will help you to find success in your courtship and marriage, sex and happiness.

So, what are they?

(To be continued)

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ARTHUR ZULU, is author of best selling book, HOW TO WRITE A BEST-SELLER. Download your copy and FREE excerpt at : http://www.1stbooks.com/bookview/10975 The above article is excerpted from a book of same title,and book is for sale. For contacts, mailto : controversialwriter@yahoo.com

Can I solve money problems?

This is greatest cause of marital problems. Some can not provide money to support family, and where money is available, problem is overspending. In end, families have become heavily indebted, while others pack to live with their parents. In extreme cases, divorce becomes solution.

Do I have a compatible mate?

Being compatible does not mean that you and your partner must agree on everything under sun. Or that your mate should be able to play baseball since you are a baseball star. No.

But if you are miles apart on almost everything -- work, recreation, attitude, and beliefs, you should know that you are not equally matched.

Consider one woman who thought that her marriage must work because her partner was so handsome, so strong, such a good athlete and very popular. Was she being realistic? No. She was dreaming of Shangri-La, or building castles in air, as they say. The marriage collapsed!

Have I thoroughly examined myself?

So ask yourself if you are type that can make vows and keep them. Ask if your goals in life will affect your marriage. Find out if you can support or manage a household. Check to see if you are mature to handle trials that will surface later in marriage.

If your answers are positive, if you think that you have physical, mental and spiritual maturity to go into marriage, then ask yourself this question; what are keys to family happiness? Do you know them?

Now, lets see.

(To be continued)

Copyright ) 2002, all rights reserved

About Author:

ARTHUR ZULU, is author of best - selling book, HOW TO WRITE A BEST-SELLER. Download your copy and FREE excerpt at : http://www.1stbooks.com/bookview/10975 The above article is taken from a book of same title, and book is for sale. For contacts , mailto : controversialwriter@yahoo.com