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Recommended
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Pre-Married
& Engaged
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General
Information
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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! |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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
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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. |
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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.
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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!
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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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