In this article, Stephans Van Huyssteen addresses an important an often overlooked area of counseling: couples in their first year of marriage. Van Huyssteen discusses biblical principles for newlyweds, the importance of post-marital (as opposed to pre-marital) counseling and adaptation to the first years of marriage. In summary, Van Huyssteen sees crucial importance in counseling during this strategic time when habits and lifestyle within a marriage are formed.