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Michael Smalley unpacks one of the bigger complaints from couples about why they do not have a date night.

You’re getting ready for your day and you want everything to be picture perfect—the gown, the flowers, the cake, the venue, your nail polish, and even the weather. And it better not rain, or the heavens will pay. That’s because you have high standards and you’ve been planning for months and months, so of course you expect absolute flawlessness in every possible way.

Pretty soon, as your day nears, you find that you are not having a good time. Everything is wrong. The gown has a beige hue, the cake is too sweet, and the weatherman says it’s going to rain. What will this do to your image and who you are? You bark at your husband to be, your mother, your sister, and even the darn dog. It’s not surprising to find a bride fussing over minutia. And it’s not surprising that she is driven to crazy making.

The perfectionist seems to have it all together, appearing competent and confident. However, she does not feel perfect, nor does she feel in control of her wedding or her life for that matter. This precision takes away from enjoying and engaging in the people around her. After all, that is the real point.

via The Perfect Wedding | Psychology Today.

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Michael Smalley specializes in teaching couples the principles of loving well and loving for a lifetime. His popularity as a nationally renowned marriage builder and couples counselor quickly grew through his signature straightforward, no-nonsense advice. Michael’s message inspires, motivates and challenges people to thrive in their most important relationships.

For the past 15 years he has spoken to millions of people around the world through his live events, international evangelistic events, and special speaking. Michael’s style in the Marriage Restoration Intensive program is to bring use his humor to help couples move through difficult times and learn new skills through laughter.