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Recommended
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Pre-Married
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General
Information | | FOR
YOUR MARRIAGE
In November, 2004 the U.S. Bishops voted overwhelmingly
to make marriage a priority. They launched the National Pastoral Initiative for
Marriage (NPIM), a multi-year effort to communicate the meaning and value of married
life for the Church and for society. The Initiative brings together Catholic teaching
and pastoral practice, social science research, and the experience of married
couples. It will offer guidance and resources to promote and strengthen marriage.
www.ForYourMarriage.org
is an outgrowth of this initiative providing "resources for living happily
ever after." Check out the site if your are married or just thinking about
it! | | | Why
not take her for a test drive? by Jennifer Roback Morse
Thinking
of moving in with your significant other, just to see if marriage is a good idea?
Turns out living together isn't all it's cracked up to be. The Census reports
a 72% increase in the number of cohabiting couples since 1990. Unfortunately,
research shows that cohabitation is correlated with greater likelihood of unhappiness,
and domestic violence in the relationship. To read the entire article, click on
the button to the left. | |
| Intimacy
Training: Advice Columns - RELATIONSHIP ARTICLES By Doug & Naomi Moseley
Over the past half dozen years we’ve been writing regular relationship columns
for Marriage Magazine , Synchronicity Magazine and a Netzine called Commitment.com.
Here’s a sampling of articles. | |
| Relationship
Learning Center - We believe that the essence of relationship is the
space that exists between two people -- that invisible bridge -- that place where
we meet. Learning how to best honor, nurture, and keep that space free of distress
is essential in love, business and play. We invite you to browse the articles
and resources on our site, and when you are ready for lessons, a seminar, coaching
or counseling, just let us know. | |
| How
to Avoid Marrying a Jerk - Five rules from Dr. Van Epp |
| | What's
so bad about living together before marriage? - Living together before
marriage is certainly becoming more popular: the U.S. Census shows a 164 percent
increase in unmarried partners since 1980. But as cohabitation becomes more popular,
its negative effects – especially on women – are becoming more apparent. |
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Pre-Marrieds / Engaged Couples |
| | Catholic
Engaged Encounter - Catholic Engaged Encounter (CEE) provides quality
marriage preparation primarily for couples who are planning to marry in the Catholic
Church. However, couples who are not Catholic are also welcome to attend one of
our weekends. The program is available in most dioceses in the United States and
in many locations internationally. | |
| PREM
Online - Preparing for Relational Effectiveness in Marraige
This
is an online course or, more accurately, a marriage preparation experience designed
for and available to all engaged couples or couples who are thinking about getting
married, who would like to be better prepared for the demands of marriage and
family life. It approaches marriage from the Christian perspective and necessitates
that both partners read the material and interact with each other as they engage
in the relational activities that the course offers. | |
| Covenant
Marriage Movement - The
Covenant Marriage Movement, in partnership with FOCCUS, Inc., would like to introduce
you to FOCCUS. The Most comprehensive, timely user-friendly Marriage Preparation
Inventory available! | |
| FOCCUS
- Welcome to FOCCUS, Inc. One-stop source for information, service and resources
in support of marriage and relationship development and enhancement. The place
for educators, religious and lay leaders, counselors and social service providers
looking for sound resources for marriage preparation and couple enrichment. An
introduction to programs and services that are current and research based, couple
centered, adaptable, user-friendly and affordable. |
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