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As soon as that plus sign first appears, your life is changed forever. The next 21 months (nine for pregnancy, 12 for the baby chaos that follows) are a whirlwind of adjustments, uncertainties, and expectations…with a really steep learning curve. You’re sure to get advice—on everything from birth plans to breastfeeding (or not) to baby gear—from everyone. (Grandma, the grocery clerk, and even that grumpy neighbor lady with the 15 cats will weigh in!)

You jointly made a to-do list but his part "just didn’t get finished…"

You agreed to meet at 7, but it’s 7:10 and he’s "just leaving the office…"

You created a household budget together, but "somehow" a new set of golf clubs ended up on the credit card…

Whether the situation is small or big, being out of integrity compromises the trust essential to a marriage. But there is a core reality of a man’s psyche that a couple can use to "conquer the integrity dragon." Men can use it internally, and women can use it to support and inspire their spouse. And the great part is that not only do both partners end up with more of what they want, but the process itself builds intimacy.