All Articles for Choosing a Spouse

Bad Boys Hollywood Lies

Bad Boys and Hollywood Lies

Instead of looking to Hollywood for the answers about love and dating, find out what Scripture has to say.

Gentleman Is Never Out of Style

A Gentleman Is Never Out of Style

The cultural confusion about masculinity has left many young guys to either shy away from their masculinity or use it selfishly.

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How Far Is Too Far?

When dating, we often miss one very important truth of relational health: Intimacy should never exceed commitment.

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Your Dating Questions Answered

Ten questions guys commonly ask and our best answers to these often tricky (and awkward-to-talk-about) situations.

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Why I Wish We Hadn’t Lived Together Before...

Here are five reasons I wish my husband and I hadn’t moved in together before saying “I do.”

Not All Millennials Wait For the “Righ...

There’s no doubt that marrying my high school sweetheart benefited us for the better.

Is It Okay to ‘Go Ahead and Shack Up&...

A recent study suggests that cohabiting couples do not face a greater risk of divorce after they marry. But the whole picture is a bit more complicated.

The Humpty Dumpty Syndrome

Our modern notion of "falling in love" is based on feelings. And following your feelings can get you hurt.

12 Tests of Love

Understanding the difference between love and infatuation.

Hiding Naked: When Sex Replaces Commitment

For many, sex has become a hiding place–a behavior that presents the appearance of intimacy, but is really striving for self-protection.

After Three Years of Living Together, She Wa...

How Lance and Jess Miller learned about God's plan for marriage.

Preparing for marriage

Single Men, It’s Time to Step Up

It takes a man to be an initiator.

Evaluating Your Spiritual Relationship Befor...

Your spiritual compatibility will influence the quality of your future marriage more than any other factor.

How Can I Help My Daughter Marry Well?

There are some non-negotiables that our daughters must look for in a prospective husband.

Sabrina’s Wedding: The Calling

Much to my surprise, I realized God was calling me to be faithful, not single.

The Cohabitation Complication

The key to making marriage work—and what sets it apart from cohabitation—is commitment.

Choosing a spouse

Choosing a Life Partner

The biggest decision you'll make outside of choosing to accept Jesus Christ as Savior.

Equally Yoked–God’s Perfect Plan

Though obedience to God can be difficult, it’s always worth it.

Dating

Finding Your Million Dollar Mate

Most people never take the time to approach dating, let alone the quest for a mate, with such care and purpose.

Looking for Mr. Right

What should you look for in a future spouse?

6 Character Traits to Look for in a Potentia...

When you are searching for the person who will join you in building a lifelong marriage, what really matters is character.

Dating

Did I Need to Stop Dating?

Sometimes a ‘season of singleness’ helps you grow in your most important relationship … if you do it right.

Memorable Proposal Stories From Our Readers

Marriage Memo readers respond with their creative proposals.