Before a man and woman walk down the aisle together and enter a marriage that lasts a lifetime, something amazing must take place. And I don't mean choosing a beautiful gown for her and a dapper tuxedo for him. I'm not even talking about their choice of groomsmen and bridesmaids to share their special day. No, long before the "I Do's" are even conceived, a man and woman … [Read more...]
The 3 Worst Reasons to Get Married
A couple of weeks ago, I had a conversation with one of my young mentees who was sharing some of her frustrations with me. She had been dating her boyfriend for several years and was upset because, although she felt she was ready to get married, he wasn't. Mind you, he had given her a promise ring and had already stated that he intended to marry her—when he had his life in … [Read more...]
25 Ways Other than Dating to Prepare for Marriage
After about 6 months of being married, I realized something that I pray every unmarried person will take very serious. Every second I spent before I said I do, was preparation for marriage. All the things I accomplished and all the things I failed to do contributed to my present day marriage. Before I married, I was a huge proponent for preparing for marriage. But now that I … [Read more...]
4 Healthy Dating Habits that Will Prepare Couples for a Great Marraige
Traversing the road to marriage is an exciting time for engaged couples, or those that are seriously dating. The days, months and even years leading up to the day you say, “I do” present opportunities for you both to decide what kind of life you will create together. If you develop healthy relationship habits now, you can set yourselves up for building a strong and lasting … [Read more...]
Preparing for Marriage, Things to Think About Before You Say “I Do”
by Michelle G Cameron Most of us who are currently single have a desire to be married some day to the person of our dreams, who is typically referred to as our “Mr. Right” or “Mrs. Right”. Many of us may already know of certain steps to prepare for marriage, such as managing finances responsibly and learning how to keep a home. I would like to offer a few other thoughts for … [Read more...]