What kind of relationship did you dream of when you were younger? When I was young, I looked forward to a highly romantic relationship, complete with generous helpings of outward emotion. When I was about ten, I went with a friend of mine and her family to the beach. Daydreaming away, I floated farther and farther away from them. When they finally got my attention they asked me why I'd drifted so far away, and I responded, "I was dreaming about being on my honeymoon in Hawaii." I don't remember this, but it must have made an impression on my friend and her mother since she shared this … [Read more...]
PreEngaged Mailbag Video: Four Dating Insights to Strongly Consider
Heather and I are continuing a series titled: PreEngaged Mailbag Videos. We will take your questions and produce a video answer for you! If you'd like to ask us a question for us to answer with a video, please contact us at: https://preengaged.com/contact-us! It’s our anniversary today, so we decided that instead of answering a question, we would share four insights we strongly believe those who are dating should know. … [Read more...]
Relationship Advice from Ten Year Marriage Veterans!
Recently, I asked a few people who have been married more than ten years the following question: "If you could give one piece of advice to couples considering engagement, what would it be?" Here are their answers: Seriously, I think it would be to have Christian counseling first! So many issues can be uncovered in that process from emotional issues to financial issues! I know my spouse and I would have greatly benefited from doing that! Well, of course I agree that quality pre-engagement counseling is the way to go! ~smile~ Before engagement and marriage, a lot of couples simply do not … [Read more...]
Sexual Saints (Book Review, Sacred Marriage, Part 3)
You may also be pleased to know that Thomas has a chapter solely dedicated to the sexual relationship in marriage! After all, don’t all good marriage books talk about sex? ~smile~ While a lot of books talk about practical sexual tips and offer twelve ways to spice up the bedroom, Gary dives into the Christian side of sex in marriage. Christianity and Sex? What do I mean about the “Christian side of sex”? Even though most of us know from an intellectual level that God created sex and that He doesn’t get mad when married couples have sex, it’s hard for us to imagine that God not only allows … [Read more...]
Life-Changing Quotes about Marriage (Book Review, Sacred Marriage, Part 2)
Gary Thomas is a deeply talented writer – and, every now and then, he says something profound that makes my hair blow backwards. There are far too many of these quotes in Sacred Marriage. So, for the sake of time (and length of this post), I’ll share three quotes which profoundly impacted me. Love and Repentance If you are married for more than five minutes, you will probably experience a sensation that feels like “falling out of love” with your spouse. Those feelings that cover us from head to toe when we are young and in love do change after marriage. I remember my mom telling me that … [Read more...]
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