When does marriage begin? Introducing marriage, Thanne, and mortal fears
Who did I marry after all? Idealization / realization
How shall we live together? Mutualization and gender differences
What kind of relationship is marriage meant to be? The divine ideal
How does sin destroy the marital ideal? The reality
What is forgiveness? The divine absurdity
How do we practice forgiveness? Steps to accomplish the necessary miracle
How do we preserve the goodness gained in forgiving? The covenant
III. Marriage work: The continuing tasks
"Faithfulness unto death": Working while there's life
The first task: Truthfulness and dependability
The second task: Sharing the work of survival
The third task: Talking and listening
The fourth task: Making love
The sixth task: Gifting and volunteering.
