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I've Been Engaged For 13 Years, Is It Time To Leave?

Oct 26, 2025
In this insightful call, Sarah shares her journey of being engaged for 13 years and navigating the complexities of parenting two daughters. After a life-altering house fire, she experiences a spiritual awakening that propels her to consider formalizing her relationship. The hosts dive into practical advice on marriage, urging her to marry now instead of waiting for a big ceremony. They also discuss the challenges of finding mental health resources in rural areas and emphasize the importance of addressing unresolved issues before tying the knot.
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ANECDOTE

Long On-Off Relationship And Family Trauma

  • Sarah and her fiancé have been together 13 years and share two daughters aged five and ten.
  • They moved to his hometown, bought a house, suffered a fire, and are now renting again.
INSIGHT

Crisis Sparked A Family Spiritual Shift

  • The house fire acted as a catalyst for spiritual change across the family.
  • That shared faith shift is driving their decision to formalize the relationship now.
ADVICE

Just Get Legally Married Now

  • Dave Ramsey urges them to marry now rather than waiting for an ideal wedding or savings.
  • He recommends simply getting legally married and delaying a big celebration for later.
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