Please do the following to prepare for class next week, March 21st.
Ritual/tradition list
Make a list of rituals/traditions that you would (possibly) like to implement with your future family. These could be based on rituals/traditions from your own family of origin or what others said in class.
Read Article
Please read this article about John Gottman’s marriage research and the “four horsemen.”
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tb_PYLH_Kfh692lB2_KK3QVbY0-zsLWp9BH6h2iGKW0/edit?usp=sharing
Watch Video
Then watch this video which explains how to combat the “four horsemen.”
Watch Fireproof
Watch the movie Fireproof (2008) starring Kirk Cameron. You can rent it on Amazon. It is a Christian film that gives insight into marriage. As you watch, please answer the following questions and come prepared to discuss them in class.
- What principles did this film teach about marriage? (How to make it work, etc.)
- What did it teach about love?
- What did it teach about forgiveness?
- Any other thoughts, takeaways from the film?
Quiz Next Week: Eve
Looking Ahead…
Remember that you need a couple who has been married 30+ years to interview for homework assigned next week (March 21st). You will turn in the interview March 28th.