The authors of this book described the main stages in the relationship between a man and a woman using the example of the story of two heroes - Alena and German. Together with the heroes you will go through their journey from meeting each other to celebrating their silver wedding. The story is based on real events. And despite the fact that Alena and German are collective images, you can recognize yourself, your friends, relatives, neighbors or acquaintances in them. The authors provide comprehensive comments on all the key moments in a couple’s relationship: acquaintance, wedding, birth of children and their education, relationships with parents, conflicts, misunderstandings, flirting on the side, quarrels and reconciliation. At the end of each section you will find professional advice on how to overcome the difficulties of family life. You will learn about the most common causes of disagreements between spouses, learn how to get out of conflict situations and learn valuable lessons from them, become more understanding and respectful towards your partner, which will allow you to maintain love in your relationship and carry it through the years of family life.