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Sep 2025
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What I Wish I Knew Before Getting Marrie...

Vladimir Savchuk
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What I Wish I Knew Before Getting Married

Chapters
0:00 - It's our anniversary
1:42 - 1. Marriage won’t fix you; it will expose you.
3:20 - 2. Love isn’t a feeling; it's a choice.
4:38 - 3. Communicate clearly—mind-reading isn't real.
7:21 - 4. You marry a family, not just a person.
10:00 - 5. Forgiveness isn’t optional; it’s essential.
11:02 - 6. Marriage grows where you water it.
11:56 - 7. Your spouse can’t satisfy every need—only God can.
13:43 - 8. Conflict is inevitable—healthy fighting matters.
14:53 - 9. Marriage is a ministry.
15:56 - 10. Never stop dating your spouse.
17:14 - Outro

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