Book excerpt: Marriage is the ultimate romantic and idealistic relationship. It is ordained by our Creator and secured by the binding powers of love. As such, marriage promises the “best of times.” Unfortunately, for many, marriage will result in the “worst of times.” This book relates to the resulting overriding question: How can we ensure “the best of times’’ in our marriage? To answer that question, the author shares insights on how to identify and apply basics that are time-proven to produce the desired results. In addition, the author’s expertise in Systems, Quality, and Biblical application brings a unique perspective to help the reader know, understand, and apply the basics toward an endearing, lasting marital relationship. To ensure the desired results, this book focuses on the following. Principles that are time-proven to result in an enjoyable Marital Dance. Behavioral standards that are time-proven to ensure a satisfying relationship in the confines of the marital cocoon. Procedures that are time-proven to ensure a good marriage today and better tomorrow. Toward ease of understanding and application of the basics, this book symbolically relates the Marital Dance to the traditional dance defined by music, choreography, and the fitness of the dancers. The objective is to provide a couple with time-proven principles and behavioral guidelines as needed to tailor and ensure an endearing Marital Dance to the limits of their bent, talents, and capabilities.