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Hooked:
new science on how casual sex is affecting our children by
Joseph S. McIlhaney, Jr., MD and Freda McKissic Bush, MD
Society tells us that sex is an act of self-expression, a personal
choice for physical pleasure that can be summed up in the ubiquitous
phrase: “hooking up.” Millions of American teenagers and young
adults are finding that the psychological baggage of such behavior
is having a real and lasting impact on their lives. They are discovering
that “hooking up” is the easy part, but “unhooking” from the bonds
of a sexual relationship can have serious consequences. A practical
look into new scientific research showing how sexual activity
causes the release of brain chemicals which then result in emotional
bonding and a powerful desire to repeat the activity. This book
will help parents and singles understand that “safe sex” isn't
safe at all; that even if they are protected against STD's and
pregnancy, they are still hurting themselves and their partner.
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The
Power of Commitment : A Guide to Active, Lifelong Love
- Scott M. Stanley, Gary Smalley
What is commitment and what's so scary about it?
How can we better understand and appreciate the value of commitment
and make it last—for a lifetime? In his new book, Scott Stanley,
best-selling marriage expert, reveals that the secret ingredient
for finding lasting love is understanding commitment. Too often,
men and women find themselves in half-committed, Maybe I Do, relationships
that lead to frustration, sadness, and, in many cases, divorce.
But it doesn't have to be this way. Scott Stanley offers a five-step
plan—based on his groundbreaking marital research and uniquely
spiritual approach—for understanding commitment, including learning
to handle the pressures of everyday life, moving through the pain
of unfulfilled dreams and hopes, overcoming attraction to others
that might endanger a marriage, transforming your thinking from
"me versus you" to "we" and "us," and capturing the beauty and
mystery of lifelong devotion, loyalty, teamwork, and building
a lasting vision for the future. "Nobody is more qualified to
write this book than Dr. Scott Stanley." —Drs. Les and Leslie
Parrott, Seattle Pacific University; authors, Love Talk
"This book should be mandatory reading for dating, engaged, newlywed,
and not-so-newlywed couples. Bravo!" —Michele Weiner-Davis, author,
Divorce Busting and The Divorce Remedy |
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The
Case for Marriage: Why Married People are Happier, Healthier,
and Better Off Financially -
Linda Waite and Maggie Gallagher
A groundbreaking look at the most basic
and universal of all institutions, this authoritative and provocative
book reveals the benefits that marriage brings to individuals
and to society as a whole. |
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Preparing
to Marry Again - Dick Dunn
Statistics indicate a higher rate of divorce among divorced
and widowed people who remarry than among people who marry for
the first time. Why? Because marrying again is complicated.
Without wisdom and experience to draw upon, well-intentioned
people will make poor decisions. Full of helpful ideals, this
workbook format lets readers apply the material to their own
situation. This approach allows readers to gain a better understanding
of what they are experiencing, as well as to realize a clearer
direction for their future. This workbook is designed for couples
in which one or both have been previously married. Each section
includes questions to reflect on. Couples are encouraged to
use this resource by themselves, as part of a premarital pastoral
counseling program, or in a small group setting.
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from A.C.M.E.
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Mars
and Venus on a Date : A Guide for Navigating the 5 Stages of Dating
to Create a Loving and Lasting Relationship
-
John Gray
Without fear or favor, Mars and Venus on
a Date dissects the dynamics between men and women and the five
stages each relationship must pass through: attraction, uncertainty,
exclusivity, intimacy, and finally, engagement (for marriage,
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Pre-Marriage
Questions : Getting to "Really Know" Your Life-Mate-to-Be
- Bobb Biehl and Cheryl Biehl
In this booklet the authors have devised a list of questions for
couples contemplating marriage to discuss prior to tying the knot.
They also provide a step-by-step method for resolving disagreements
before they threaten the relationship. Written for Christians.
This item is out of print but available
at Half.com |
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Are
We Compatible? : Questions for Couples
- Jeffrey A. Hoffman
Before making the most important decision
in your life, the author thinks you might want to read this book.
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How
Can I Be Sure - Questions to Ask Before You Get Maried
- Bob Phillips
Freshly updated to reflect the concerns of today, this
workbook asks those considering marriage to respond to insightful
questions about everything from their communication patterns to
their future dreams. |
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Before
You Say 'I Do' : A Marriage Preparation Manual for Couples -
H. Norman Wright and Wes Roberts
Drawn from years of marriage preparation
and enrichment seminars, this handbook delivers solid information
on how you and your partner can make your marriage all that it
is meant to be, particularly through incorporating Christ into
your relationship. |
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