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Congratulations on a beautiful, all-in decision! Find resources to not only kick things off right, but also help you say “I do” with eyes wide open–and weatherproof your relationship for a stronger forever.

How to Ruin Your Sex Life in 10 Easy Steps
Romance and Sex
How to Ruin Your Sex Life in 10 Easy Steps

Doesn’t take much energy, time, or thought to take your married sex life from sizzling to non-existent. Snag tips on what not to do.

Podcast Topics That Matter

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What I Didnt Learn About Sex At Church 2
Ever find yourself holding back because you fear total transparency–about your past, desires, failures, faults–will bring judgment, rejection, or even just unwanted friction? Ryan and Selena Frederick, authors of the book See Through Marriage chat about why openness and honesty in married sex are such a big deal.

FamilyLife Today podcast host Ann Wilson talks to engaged women about things to keep in mind, things to be prepared for, and things to talk about with your fiance before getting married.

Dating And Preparing For Marriage 3
FamilyLife cofounders Dennis and Barbara Rainey reveal 20 things they learned about marriage in their 44 years together.

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How Your EQ Determines Your Happiness in Marriage
Staying Married
How Your EQ Determines Your Happiness in Marriage

Emotional intelligence isn’t as innate as it seems. But it might be a far bigger player in your marriage than you anticipate.

Evaluating Your Spiritual Relationship Before Marriage
Choosing a Spouse
Evaluating Your Spiritual Relationship Before Marriage

More than any other factor—really—your spiritual compatibility will influence your future marriage.

Are You a Good Listener?

A lot of us would probably consider ourselves great listeners. But would we know it if we weren’t? Take our quiz to find patterns in your strengths and not-so-strengths.

Preparing to Blend by Ron Deal

Have a child from a previous relationship?

Preparing to Blend offers wise counsel on parenting, finances, establishing family identity, and daily routines for your new life together.

Preparing to Blend

Couple's Check-In Quiz

Take our brief couples’ assessment to zoom in on the strengths and growth areas of your unique relationship.

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Blending a family can be complicated! This encouraging course will help you build robust, resilient character in the unique mashup that is your family. 

How did sex get so complicated? Our hearts and souls are connected to our bodies, so sex grapples with aspects of your entire relationship. This course encourages you toward more satisfied, healing, creative sex from the soul and out.