Once you get engaged, it seems all the focus goes on the wedding. Brides and grooms bustle about getting this and that in order for the big party.

What they don’t do enough of is be engaged in the rela­tion­ship. This is a time period best used to work out issues, estab­lish patterns and deepen your relationship.

Plan­ning a party is fun. Plan­ning your wedding cere­mony is impor­tant. But plan­ning a path for your love to grow? It’s essen­tial. And it’s the goal.

Tip: What were the most impor­tant moments of your engage­ment period? How did your rela­tion­ship deepen over this time? (other than the finan­cial ties you built when you took out a second mort­gage to pay for your wedding?)

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