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...]
Trip to the Altar: I Want a Marriage More Beautiful than My Wedding
I have a confession: before I got engaged I pretty much had my entire wedding planned on Pinterest. Another confession: before I even MET my fiancé, I had an idea of what my wedding would look like. I Dreamed of My Prince I know I'm not the only one. Girls dream about being a beautiful bride all the time. Once we become women, we realize we're one step closer to having our … [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...]
8 Reasons Why Singles Rush to the Altar and 3 Ways to Make It Last
I have known of many singles over the years who rushed to get married. For some, it worked out well and they have been together for many years, but for many, rushing to marry was a disaster waiting to happen. Here are a few reasons why many singles rush to marry. They want to make things right. The couple may be living together or may have indulged in premarital sexual … [Read more...]
4 Things Singles Should Work on When Preparing for Marriage
We are now in a New Year, and many of us who are single may have it on our list to be in a relationship or to marry this year. This is an awesome goal to have, but are we ready for a relationship or for marriage? Here are a few things we should consider working on to ensure we are ready for a new relationship or a new marriage. 1. Become Emotionally Available There are many … [Read more...]
An Unforgettable Proposal, a Fabulous Wedding and a Horrible Marriage
We just love a beautiful proposal don't we? Romantic and creative proposal videos become viral at the speed of light these days. This is such a beautiful way to tell the world that this is the person that you can't love without. And the weddings...Oh the wedding!!! Their pomp and circumstance and glamour. These days this has to be the most extravagant event of the decade. … [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...]
Marriage is Not an App; You Need to Check Out the Fine Print
by Nathaniel A. Turner America seems to be obsessed with relationships. Single and dating? Think you want to be married? Are you married? Are you happily married? Do you no longer want to be married? Are you divorced? Think you are ready to start dating again? Think you want to remarry? These type of questions and the messages that accompany the queries inundate … [Read more...]