Controlling Your friend can manipulate in many ways: guilt-inducement, threats of abandoning you, threats of self-harm, yelling, physical aggression, isolating you, pouting, interrogating you, etc. It may be obvious; it may be much more subtle. You might be told that it’s really love, but deep down you know that’s not the truth. If you see …
Preparing for Marriage
Angry I’m not talking about one’s ability to experience the feeling of anger; all of us should be able to identify that God-given emotion in our lives. I’m talking primarily about frozen anger — resentment. When we hold on to anger and don’t address it, bad things often happen. There may be issues about unforgiveness in …
Many people mistakenly believe that living together is an effective way to test a potential marriage. But is cohabitation really a smart move for couples interested in a healthy, lasting marriage?
A thriving marriage only works when both husband and wife leave home and cleave to each other. They must be prepared to do so in various ways.
A continually growing mound of data shows that premarital sex is associated with increased risk of divorce. Here are some of the studies.
The term “soul mate” does not appear in the Bible. However, the Bible does provide us with plenty of guidance to help us form lasting relationships.
At least one of the purposes of your engagement season is to make sure you’ve made the right decision.
How will I know that I’m ready to wed? Dr. Greg Smalley is often asked this question by engaged couples, so he offers his personal insights on how couples can better understand love.
A marriage vow is a special and powerful promise — and we need it for many reasons. If you’re living together but you’re not married yet, consider the power of the vow.
There’s a reason traditional marriage vows have endured for centuries.
What questions should you ask a young man who wants to marry your daughter?
For my 12 year anniversary, I’ve highlighted 12 pieces of newlywed advice I wish I could share with the newlywed version of myself.
Many singles idealize love and intimacy and make it into something that it’s not, nor can be.
How is marriage faring in terms of young people’s attitudes and life dreams?
There are a lot of problems that can cripple or fatally wound a marriage, whether it’s just starting or yet to come.
Planning for “the day” or for a lifetime? Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley discuss the benefits of preparing for marriage and the beauty of God’s design for marriage.
Why is marriage more than a formal declaration of love and commitment between two people? Learn about nine good reasons to get married.
How do you counsel someone against living together before marriage — a decision counter to God’s Word? The first step is to seek knowledge.
As if finding the “perfect” spouse isn’t stressful enough, the pressure surrounding “ring by spring” can add an extra dose of anxiety.
Engagement is such a joyful season — until it’s not. Don’t let wedding planning stress steal the sweetness of this season from you.
