Many people mistakenly believe that living together is an effective way to test a potential marriage. But is cohabitation really a smart move for couples interested in a healthy, lasting marriage?
Preparing for Marriage
A thriving marriage only works when both husband and wife leave home and cleave to each other. They must be prepared to do so in various ways.
A continually growing mound of data shows that premarital sex is associated with increased risk of divorce. Here are some of the studies.
The term “soul mate” does not appear in the Bible. However, the Bible does provide us with plenty of guidance to help us form lasting relationships.
At least one of the purposes of your engagement season is to make sure you’ve made the right decision.
How will I know that I’m ready to wed? Dr. Greg Smalley is often asked this question by engaged couples, so he offers his personal insights on how couples can better understand love.
A marriage vow is a special and powerful promise — and we need it for many reasons. If you’re living together but you’re not married yet, consider the power of the vow.
There’s a reason traditional marriage vows have endured for centuries.
What questions should you ask a young man who wants to marry your daughter?
For my 12 year anniversary, I’ve highlighted 12 pieces of newlywed advice I wish I could share with the newlywed version of myself.
Many singles idealize love and intimacy and make it into something that it’s not, nor can be.
How is marriage faring in terms of young people’s attitudes and life dreams?
There are a lot of problems that can cripple or fatally wound a marriage, whether it’s just starting or yet to come.
Planning for “the day” or for a lifetime? Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley discuss the benefits of preparing for marriage and the beauty of God’s design for marriage.
Why is marriage more than a formal declaration of love and commitment between two people? Learn about nine good reasons to get married.
How do you counsel someone against living together before marriage — a decision counter to God’s Word? The first step is to seek knowledge.
In planning your wedding, are you consumed by financial anxiety? Combat the stress as a team!
What will help you navigate your first year together? Two young couples reveal the marriage advice they wish they’d known before the wedding.
As if finding the “perfect” spouse isn’t stressful enough, the pressure surrounding “ring by spring” can add an extra dose of anxiety.
Should couples invest the most resources in a dream wedding day, a dream house or a dream relationship — one that lasts for a lifetime?
