15. Friendship: The Heart of a Strong Marriage​At its core, a strong marriage is built on friendship. Couples who are friends enjoy each other’s company, share laughter, and feel comfortable being their true selves. They support each other’s hobbies, celebrate successes, and provide comfort during hard times. Friendship in marriage means having common interests but also respecting differences. It involves playful teasing, inside jokes, and a sense of camaraderie. Nurturing friendship requires making time for fun, being curious about each other’s lives, and showing up as a loyal companion. When friendship is at the center, love grows deeper and more enduring.​16. Setting Boundaries: Protecting Your Marriage​Healthy boundaries are essential for protecting a marriage from external stressors and internal conflicts. Boundaries can involve setting limits with extended family, managing time spent on work or hobbies, or defining how you interact with friends. Communicating your boundaries clearly and respectfully, and respecting your partner’s boundaries, creates a sense of safety and trust. It’s important to support each other in enforcing boundaries—for example, backing each other up when family oversteps. Boundaries also apply to the relationship itself, such as agreeing on how to handle disagreements or respecting privacy. By setting and honoring boundaries, couples create a strong foundation for their relationship to thrive.

15. Friendship: The Heart of a Strong Marriage​
At its core, a strong marriage is built on friendship. Couples who are friends enjoy each other’s company, share laughter, and feel comfortable being their true selves. They support each other’s hobbies, celebrate successes, and provide comfort during hard times. Friendship in marriage means having common interests but also respecting differences. It involves playful teasing, inside jokes, and a sense of camaraderie. Nurturing friendship requires making time for fun, being curious about each other’s lives, and showing up as a loyal companion. When friendship is at the center, love grows deeper and more enduring.​
16. Setting Boundaries: Protecting Your Marriage​
Healthy boundaries are essential for protecting a marriage from external stressors and internal conflicts. Boundaries can involve setting limits with extended family, managing time spent on work or hobbies, or defining how you interact with friends. Communicating your boundaries clearly and respectfully, and respecting your partner’s boundaries, creates a sense of safety and trust. It’s important to support each other in enforcing boundaries—for example, backing each other up when family oversteps. Boundaries also apply to the relationship itself, such as agreeing on how to handle disagreements or respecting privacy. By setting and honoring boundaries, couples create a strong foundation for their relationship to thrive.

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