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Things I Wish I had Known Before We Got Married by Gary Chapman is a relationship and marriage preparation book shaped by his long career as a marriage counselor and by ideas closely associated with his Five Love Languages work. Rather than focusing on wedding planning or romantic idealism, the book argues that a durable marriage depends on preparation, communication, and the ability to function as teammates in daily life. Chapman addresses practical subjects that couples often postpone until after marriage, including expectations, conflict, money, family patterns, apology, and forgiveness. The book is written primarily for dating, engaged, and seriously considering-marriage readers, although its advice can also help married couples reassess assumptions they may have never discussed openly. Its structure is intentionally interactive, with short chapters, discussion prompts, and exercises that encourage conversation. The result is a premarital guide that is both accessible and concrete, aiming to replace vague hopes with habits and agreements that can support a stable relationship.