Things to Know BEFORE You Marry Someone! Dating Advice for Singles & Those Dating

Oct 17, 2023

Discover crucial insights about relationships as the hosts delve into whether to marry or break up. They highlight red flags to watch for and offer dating advice for singles, including what values to seek in a partner. The discussion includes the challenges of attraction, the significance of marrying at a later age, and the complexities of dating someone with differing beliefs. Through humor and personal stories, they emphasize the importance of authenticity, communication, and understanding in building strong, healthy partnerships.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Navigating Love: Marriage and Breakups

02:15 • 5min

Navigating Heavy Realities: Community, Family, and Health

07:16 • 5min

Navigating Relationships: Insights for Single Women

12:41 • 17min

Faith and Relationships: The Challenge of Unequal Beliefs

29:58 • 9min

Authenticity and Timing in Relationships

38:51 • 5min

Navigating Relationship Dynamics Before Marriage

43:25 • 8min

Navigating Relationships with Honesty and Intent

50:57 • 17min

Excitement and Insights Leading to Matrimony

01:07:32 • 3min

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Jonathan

The Love You're Looking For

Maddie

The Sacred Search

What if It's Not About Who You Marry, but Why?

Gary Thomas

In 'The Sacred Search,' Gary Thomas encourages single people to rethink the basis of their marital choices. He argues that instead of searching for a 'soul mate,' individuals should seek a 'sole mate' who will walk with them on their spiritual journey. Thomas advises focusing on the reasons for getting married, such as shared purpose, values, and a desire to grow in the knowledge and love of God, rather than just emotional or physical attraction. The book provides guidelines for getting to know a potential partner deeply and emphasizes the importance of character qualities like integrity, kindness, and discipline in a successful marriage.

101 Questions to Ask Before Getting Engaged

Norman Wright

The meaning of marriage

Herbert Doms

In 'The Meaning of Marriage', Herbert Doms delves into the theological and philosophical underpinnings of marriage, discussing its primary and secondary ends. The book emphasizes the procreation and education of children as the primary end of marriage, while also addressing the mutual help and support between spouses as a secondary end. Doms' work is rooted in traditional Catholic teachings and explores the implications of these teachings on marital relationships and sexual ethics[2][3][5].

Sacred Marriage

What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy?

Gary Thomas

In 'Sacred Marriage,' Gary Thomas uncovers how marriage can become a doorway to a closer walk with God and each other. The book emphasizes that God's primary intent for marriage is not to make couples happy, but to make them holy. It provides insights from Scripture, church history, and Christian classics, along with practical advice to help couples transform their marital struggles into spiritual and personal growth. The book covers topics such as turning marital struggles into spiritual appreciation, loving with a stronger sense of purpose, and partnering in spiritual growth and character formation[1][3][4].