Living Together

Dating

Podcasts

• Should We Live Together?

  The goal of this program is to provide couples with the information and strategies needed to make the right choice about when and if to enter into living together.

Articles

• Living together and Divorce

  Many people believe that living together before marriage is a good test of compatibility.

• The Impact of Cohabitation on Children

  Nearly 40 percent of children will spend time in a cohabiting household. But the impacts of this family structure are just beginning to be understood.

• Thinking about living together?

  Considering moving in together? Here's a few things to consider before you do...

• Why Commitment Matters

  Commitment is the part of the relationship that provides safety and security, so couples can express their thoughts, feelings, and desires openly.

Videos

• Are there bad reasons for people to get married?

  In this video, relationship expert Kelly Simpson talks about if there are any bad reasons for getting married.

• How do I know if marriage is for me?

  In this video, relationship expert Erik Vecere talks about how to know if marriage is right for you.

• How do I know when it's time to commit?

  In this video, relationship expert Erik Vecere responds to the question, "How do I know when it's time to commit?"

• If we live together, how should we handle our finances? Part 1

  Linda Miles addresses how to manage your finances when you and your partner live together.

• If we live together, how should we handle our finances? Part 2

  Galena Rhoades addresses how to manage your finances when you and your partner live together.

• If we live together, how should we handle our finances? Part 3

  Dr. John Curtis addresses how to manage your finances when you and your partner live together.

• If we live together, why complicate things with marriage? Part 1

  In this video, Galena Rhoades discusses living together and the benefits of marriage.

• If we live together, why complicate things with marriage? Part 2

  In this video, Drs. John Curtis discusses living together and the benefits of marriage.

• Isn't living together a normal step on the path to marriage? Part 1

  In this video, Dr. John Curtis talks about where living together fits in the path toward marriage.

• Isn't living together a normal step on the path to marriage? Part 2

  In this video, Galena Rhoades, Ph.D. talks about where living together fits in the path toward marriage.

• Isn't marriage just a piece of paper?

  In this video, relationship expert Dr. Rozario Slack talks about what marriage really means.

• Should we live together before getting married?

  Dr. Galena Rhoades discusses the pros and cons of living together instead of getting married.

• Should we live together before we get married?

  Drs. John Curtis and Galena Rhoades talk about how living together can affect your relationship.

• What should I do if I want to get married, but my partner does not?

  Dr. Scott Stanley addresses the issue of what to do when you want to get married, but your partner does not.

• Why should I NOT get married? Part 1

  For all the great reasons to get married, you may not be ready. Here are some things to think about before getting engaged.