Browsing "Premarital"
Better Marriages™ Provides Answers and Support for Couples Committed to Sharing Their Journey Through Life
By Suzanne Wentley In the 1970s, the divorce rate in America began to climb, leading many observers to wonder whether the institution of marriage was doomed. Despite the celebrity splits that seem to dominate the news, the US divorce rate has […]
The One Thing 11 Relationship Experts Think You Should Know About Your Partner Before Marrying Them
By: Carolyn Steber Before getting married, it's important to come to several layers of understanding with your partner. Obviously you'll want to discuss where you think you'd like to live, as well as fun things like how often you'd like to go […]
How to Blend Your Finances After Marriage
by Chelsy Meyer You’ve said, “I do,” you’ve blended your families, and you’ve accepted dealing with each other forever, no matter what. Now it’s time to put those vows to the test and live your lives together as a unit. Blending […]
8 [Financial] Things to Think About Before You Get Married
www.thesimpledollar.com One of the most upsetting and painful arguments that my wife and I ever had came a few months before we got married. We had been dating for six years at that point and had been planning our marriage for […]
Marriage Misconceptions to Throw Out the Window
Posted: 08/03/2015 by Elizabeth Mitchell, BRIDES photo by Wendell Webber/Courtesy of CNP Montrose Misconceptions, myths, whatever you want to call them, when it comes to marriage, we all have our own preconceived notions about what life will look like as a twosome that, […]
The Essence of Valentine’s Day
by Lavern Nissley Lavern Nissley is speaking at the Better Marriages Conference: Educating Couples, Building Relationships July 11-14, 2013 in Raleigh, NC. So, what comes to your mind when you hear “Valentine’s Day”? Roses? Cupid’s arrows? Chocolates? Hearts? Lingerie from Victoria’s Secret? […]
Discovering Later-Life Love *
Newfound Love By Greg and Priscilla Hunt Imagine a thirty-something minister standing at the altar with a seventy-something couple, supplying them with wisdom before they say “I do.” The picture has a certain comic, Norman-Rockwell quality to it. The young officiant speaks, […]
Expectations vs Intentions *
A great relationship doesn't happen by accident. By Greg and Priscilla Hunt When Bill and Christy decided to marry, they did so with excitement and uneasiness. Their love for each other was strong, and they had no trouble imagining a lifetime together. […]
Getting Ready for Marriage – Prepare for Lifetime Love *
By Greg and Priscilla Hunt “Why didn’t someone tell me that before I married?!” It’s a common cry in a population where half of all marriages turn out badly. David R. Mace, co-founder with his wife, Vera, of Association for Couples in […]
