What I Wish I'd Known before I Got Married (Keepin' It Real)

Building a marriage is a lifelong endeavor for both men and women. Most marriage books cover the three C's—communication, compromise, and consideration — but fail to address many issues critical to a healthy relationship. Family advocate Kay James calls these the "things I wish I had known before I got married": advice on finances, sex, children, and dealing with the extended family. Noting that the apostle Paul exhorted older women not to inspire or counsel younger women, but to teach them...