What Is a Five-Year Marriage—and Why You Need One

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You’ve heard the fairy tale: meet the one, get married, live happily ever after. But what if “forever” isn’t the best way to build a healthy, happy relationship?

That’s the question The Five-Year Marriage® asks—and answers.

What Is a Five-Year Marriage®?

A Five-Year Marriage® is a radical, practical approach to long-term love. Instead of assuming your wedding vows will last a lifetime, you and your partner agree to commit to five years at a time. At the end of each term, you both evaluate, renegotiate, and recommit—with intention and clarity.

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Why Five Years?

Because people grow, relationships shift, and life throws curveballs. The Five-Year Marriage® honors that evolution. It empowers couples to:

  • Revisit and realign goals
  • Communicate openly about what’s working (and what isn’t)
  • Adapt to life changes with a plan, not just hope

Is It Right for You?

If you’ve ever:

  • Felt like your marriage or relationship  is stuck on autopilot
  • Avoided difficult conversations for fear of rocking the boat
  • Wanted a more equal, intentional partnership…

…then the Five-Year Marriage might be the reset you didn’t know you needed.

is it right?

Want to Learn More?

Explore the tools, stories, and strategies in The Five-Year Marriage® and discover how to create a partnership that evolves with you.

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What is the Five-Year Marriage®?

Created by Annmarie Kelly, the Five-Year Marriage® is a concept of restructuring marriage agreements every five years to take into consideration external and internal changes happening to each person in the relationship. This periodic assessment of each person’s happiness, fulfillment, obligations and goals creates a safe space for each person to grow and change, together. The result is a relationship that grows stronger and more intimate over time. This collection of articles is a dep dive into the  different concepts proposed in the book, The Five-Year Marriage® and deserve a space for additional exploration and discussion.

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