I’ve always known I would one day become someone’s wife. I fantasized about weddings and thought about marriage even as a teenager. One thing I learned, as an adult, is that just desiring it doesn’t guarantee you’d be any good at such a committed relationship. Marriage is one of those life decisions that requires careful consideration. It isn’t a game or a union anyone … [Read more...]
How One Date Showed Me I Really Wasn’t Ready to Date Again
Have you ever prayed for something to happen and didn’t expect it to be answered so quickly? Many times God gives us exactly what we ask for…to teach us something. I remember praying to God to go on a date, and He answered my prayer pretty much immediately. It was a casual prayer, a quick conversation with the Lord to let Him know how I was feeling and before I knew it, I was … [Read more...]
Hands Down! 2 of the Most Important Skills Needed to Have a Happy Marriage
Dear Dr. Buckingham, I am having been dating my fiancée for a few years now and we recently started planning our wedding. She is a good woman and I want to start our marriage out on the right foot. I have read several of your articles on BMWK. You talk a lot about respect, good communication and trust. I agree that all these things are needed to have a great relationship, … [Read more...]