Michael and Ashley are optimistic about their future together after having completed the Christian (Non-Denominational) Course from OnlineMarriagePreparation.com. The course guided them through important discussion topics surrounding finances, which helped them to create a budget that will allow them to save money and pay off…
Kenneth and Jessica recently completed the Basic Online Marriage Preparation course from OnlineMarriagePreparation.com. They particularly enjoyed the chapter on “Issues” as it guided them through a healthy conversation on getting over conflict and recognizing that they need to give each other space during times of…
It has long been said that the most common cause of divorce is unresolved conflict related to money and fights over finances.1 If you’re a spender and your fiancé is a saver, then you will need to come to terms with the fact that major…
When one spouse works out-of-town, it can be challenging in a relationship. Being away from each other for extended periods of time requires open and honest communication. Without this, negative emotions can take hold and get worse over time. There are many emotions that may…
Building spiritual intimacy with your partner and growing together in God’s love helps you develop traits of forgiveness, kindness, and respect and opens the door to new ways of communicating. According to research, reading the Bible and praying with your partner increases your overall happiness…
A loving marriage is built on trust, and trust is the result of openness and honesty. Keeping the lines of communication open is one of the best ways to express your love and has the added benefit of letting the other know how you feel,…
The years and months leading up to marriage can be a beautiful and wonderful time of looking forward to the future. But there can be some rocky times, too, especially with all the stress of planning a wedding. You might be one of those couples…
Several studies show that the bonds of marriage hold stronger between people of faith than those where faith is not a priority of life and relationship. Despite increased atheism/agnosticism among young people, it seems that the old adage, “the family that prays together, stays together”…
One of the challenges that many engaged and newlywed couples don’t necessarily expect to face is navigating their way through the holiday season which can be difficult. In theory, your first holiday seasons with the one you love should be magical. But in order for…
That was the question I thought a lot about when I needed to choose a topic for my doctoral thesis at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. How do I know if I love someone? It was certainly not a new topic. In fact, every…
