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Question: My young cousin is getting married. He is 22 and they do not live together.
What is a good wedding gift?
Would one of Dr Harley's books be an appropriate gift?
If so which one?
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I think you have to be really careful not to be seen as trying to educate. Not only might you upset them by perhaps implying that their relationship could use some work but also they will not be able to take the concepts on board if this is not something they are open to.
Personally I always give a small framed watercolour or drawing. The way I see it, no matter how small your space there is always room to hang something somewhere.
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I emailed the radio show this topic
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From MB radio:
I wanted you to know that we answered your email question of February 14 on today�s Marriage Builders Radio Show, Thursday, February 14.
You�ll hear in our conversation that Dr. Harley recommended his book: Fall In Love Stay In Love, Revell. �Thanks for asking.
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From MB radio:
I wanted you to know that we answered your email question of February 14 on today�s Marriage Builders Radio Show, Thursday, February 14.
You�ll hear in our conversation that Dr. Harley recommended his book: Fall In Love Stay In Love, Revell. �Thanks for asking.
FWW/BW (me)
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Blended Family with 7 kids between us
Too much hurt and pain on both sides that my brain hurts just thinking about it all.
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From MB radio:
I wanted you to know that we answered your email question of February 14 on today�s Marriage Builders Radio Show, Thursday, February 14.
You�ll hear in our conversation that Dr. Harley recommended his book: Fall In Love Stay In Love, Revell. �Thanks for asking. Lets all bow down to BrainHurts. 
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From MB radio:
I wanted you to know that we answered your email question of February 14 on today�s Marriage Builders Radio Show, Thursday, February 14.
You�ll hear in our conversation that Dr. Harley recommended his book: Fall In Love Stay In Love, Revell. �Thanks for asking. Lets all bow down to BrainHurts. 
FWW/BW (me)
WH
2nd M for both
Blended Family with 7 kids between us
Too much hurt and pain on both sides that my brain hurts just thinking about it all.
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Lets all bow down to BrainHurts. She's an absolute treasure!
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Lets all bow down to BrainHurts. She's an absolute treasure! Thank you, friends.
FWW/BW (me)
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2nd M for both
Blended Family with 7 kids between us
Too much hurt and pain on both sides that my brain hurts just thinking about it all.
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Stepson just got engaged (to the mother of his daughter.) Sending them FIL, SIL. Thanks, JK! You asked the question not just for yourself...
Given that Taffy and I are in recovery, and that SS was REALLY ticked off at Taff for his A, and that SS and future DIL were devastated by the mess of FR, I am thinking of putting the following note in the card:
We both wish someone had told us all the things contained in this book at the beginning of our marriage. We would have avoided all the heartbreak of the past year. This information is a priceless gift. You love each other so much, and here is how you can sustain and grow your love throughout your lives together, and be a glowing example to (your daughter) of how a loving, passionate marriage works.
Any thoughts?
Me: BW, 57 fWH: 63 (Taffy1) Serial cheater
Presently on the Recovery Road, in the Online program.
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I don't know if it's proper etiquette to bring your example to the gift.
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I don't know if it's proper etiquette to bring your example to the gift. Good point....
Me: BW, 57 fWH: 63 (Taffy1) Serial cheater
Presently on the Recovery Road, in the Online program.
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