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Podcasts

• Are We Compatible?

  This podcast explains how your individual personality effects your relationships.

Articles

• A Guy’s Guide to the Perfect Wedding Proposal

  Tips for pulling off the perfect proposal.

• Building a Love That Lasts

  • Is Marriage a Bad Bet?

    With the high rate of divorce in the United States some people question the concept of marriage.

  Communication/Conflict

  • Dealing with Cultural Differences in a Relationship

    Differences in culture can put a strain on a relationship; learn how to ensure it does not cause the end of the relationship.

  Engagement and Preparing for Marriage

  • Meet the Family: Tips for Leaving a Good Impression

    Tips for making meeting your significant other's family a positive and memorable experience.

  Finding The One

  • Are We Compatible?

    Learn the things it takes to recognize if a person is compatible as a life-long partner.

  • Financial Compatibility Quiz

    You love your significant other—but are you a good fit for each other financially? Find out with this quiz!

  • He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

    Not so good at reading the significance behind flower petals, tea leaves or tarot cards? Here are some more obvious signals that the person is truly into you.

  • Ten Important Research Findings on Marriage and Choosing a Marriage Partner: Helpful Facts for Young Adults

    Ten findings that will help in choosing your future mate and having a successful marriage.

  • The Soul Mate Myth

    Over 88% of young adults believe they have a soul mate somewhere waiting for them. Clearly, the idea of a soul mate is pervasive one … but is it real?

  Healthy Relationship Skills

  • A Young Couple’s Guide to Growing Old Together

    A guide to building a love that lasts.

  • Cutting the Cord: Breaking Unhealthy Dependencies That Impact Your Partner

    We are all bound to our parents in complex ways that can be beautiful, confounding, and infuriating. But the ties that bind us to our parents can be hard on those we marry.

  • Inspiring Couples Share Words to Live—and Love—By

    We all aspire to have a strong, healthy and inspiring marriage. Read quotes from real couples who have lived such marriages ... for years.

  • Marriage Education vs. Counseling: How Do We Know Which is Right for Us?

    Learn whether marriage education classes or counseling is a better option for you and your partner.

  Preparing for Marriage

  • Before You Say I Do

    Learn the right questions to consider and be discussed with your partner before you commit to marriage.

  • Consider Expectations Before Marriage

    Before heading to the altar, be sure you have a clear understanding of each other's expectations.

  • Is a Lengthy Engagement Really Necessary?

    In a rush to get to the altar? Don't be in too much of a hurry...

  • Too young to get married? See what the experts say….

    Exactly what age is the right age to get married? There's not a hard-and-fast rule, but there are some interesting statistics...

  Relationship Stages and Commitment

  • First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage ... Right? How Do We Know if We're Ready?

    Although no one can tell you if you’re ready to get married, there are three important things to think about that can help you make this important decision.

  • How Marriage Can Benefit Men Financially

    For decades, men have asked the question, “Why bother getting married at all?” Increasingly, marriage seems to be offering men some significant financial benefits

  Relationship Stages and Commitment

  • A Little Thing Called Fear of Commitment

    Today, both men and women face fears about commitment, especially when it comes to marriage and relationships.

  • Ante It Up in 2010

    As you take a moment to reflect on 2009, don’t just remember what you did wrong (or didn’t do at all) with your significant other, but instead make an effort to pat yourself on the back for what you did right.

  • Economic Benefits of Marriage

    Could staying together “for richer or for poorer” actually increase your odds of landing in the “for richer” category?

  • Ready … or Not? How Does a Guy Know if He’s Ready to Commit?

    You’re weary of the singles scene. Your bachelor buddies are dropping like flies. Your mom wants grandkids. And you’ve spent one too many nights alone. But does any of that mean you are ready for commitment?

  • The DTR (Defining the Relationship)

    Consider these tips when thinking about having the conversation that ideally establishes what your relationship is.

  • When Will He Propose? How Long Should I Wait?

    Determining when ... and if ... a relationship will lead to marriage can be hard to figure out.

  Top 10 Lists

  • Top 10 Challenges Couples Face in Forming and Sustaining Healthy Relationships and Marriages

    Here are 10 obstacles couples encounter in developing and maintaining healthy long-term relationships.

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.

• Do religious people have better marriages?

  Relationship expert Dr. Tim Gardner talks about if religious people have better marriages or not.

• Does preparing for marriage help lower the likelihood of divorce?

  Relationship expert Dr. Bill Doherty talks about preparing for marriage and how it can help lower the likelihood of divorce.

• How can I tell if my partner is really committed to me?

  In this video, Dr. Scott Stanley talks about how you can tell if your partner is really committed to you.

• How can I tell if my relationship will last?

  Dr. Sue Johnson talks about how you can tell if your relationship will stand the test of time.

• How can we, as a couple, prepare for marriage? Part 1

  Relationship expert Dr. Rozario Slack talks about how you can prepare for marriage as a couple.

• 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?"

• Is monogamy possible?

  In this video, Dr. Barry McCarthy talks about if monogamy is possible or not.

• Isn't marriage just a piece of paper?

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

• Should we go to premarital preparation?

  In this video, relationship expert Dr. Bill Doherty talks about preparing for marriage.

• Should we live together before getting married?

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

• Should we wait until we're older to get married?

  Dr. John Curtis discusses how waiting to get married until you are older can increase your chances of having a lasting marriage.

• What are some things we should talk about before we get married?

  In this video, relationship expert Morgan Van Epp outlines what things you should definitely talk about before you get married.

• What are the benefits of marriage? Part 1

  Relationship expert Dr. Rozario Slack discusses the advantages of getting married.

• What does a successful marriage look like? Part 1

  Relationship experts Michael H. Popkin, Ph.D. identifies the attributes of a healthy and successful marriage.

• What is a healthy marrige?

  In this video, Dr. Sue Johnson addresses what constitutes a healthy marriage.

• What is the difference between a relationship and marriage?

  In this video, relationship expert Rozario Slack talks about the difference between relationships and marriages.

• What makes marriages last? Part 1

  Relationship experts discuss what factors help a marriage go the distance.

• 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.

• When and why should we talk about marriage?

  Relationship expert Dr. Rozario Slack shares when you should talk about marriage.

• When are we ready to take the next step toward marriage?

  In this video, Dr. Galena Rhoades gives advice on recognizing when you're ready to take the next step toward marriage.

• Why isn't he ready to commit?

  In this video, relationship expert Erik Vecere addresses reasons why men may be reluctant to make a commitment.

• 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.

• Why should I NOT get married? Part 2

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

• Why should I NOT get married? Part 3

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

Quizes

• Compatibility Quiz

  Take this quiz to let you know how your personalities may complement each other, or clash.

• Love Quiz and Relationship Test

  Answering the quiz questions helps to determine the characteristics of your relationship.