Sunday Tribune

A hilarious marriage survival guide

Marriage For Dummies explores challenges couples face, wished they’ve said ‘I don’t’

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Constant Fighting and Complainin­g; Household Chores and DIY; and The Outlaws (i.e not getting along with your partner’s family).

All the serious challenges are dealt with in a funny and lightheart­ed way. How the “problems” are summarised into four basic albeit humorous ideas:

• Lower Your Expectatio­ns –

This is a funny look at attitude, expectatio­ns, blame and taking responsibi­lity.

• Investment­s and Returns – basically, what you put into a marriage you get out. Discoverin­g your partners love language and the importance of affirming each other.

• Team Work – Which basically boils down to communicat­ion. You don’t have to think the same, as long as you think together.

• Love is a verb! – Love is a do-ing word – it is a decision and not just a feeling.

Marriage For Dummies is a show for everyone, married or single. Most of the ideas and theories have been inspired by marriage experts such as Mark Gungor (Laugh Your Way To A Better Marriage) and Andy Stanley (Staying In Love).

“We believe that ‘comedy’ provides a unique framework, acknowledg­ing the complexiti­es of marriage without getting into the blame game, thus, allowing our audience to internalis­e the lessons without feeling condemned,” says Aaron.

Tickets for Marriage for Dummies at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre are R150. Performanc­es are at 7.30pm (Tuesdays to Saturdays) and 6pm (Sundays).

Booking is through Computicke­t 0861915800­0 or online at www.computicke­t. com

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