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Dear CMR,

Our college student thinks she may have finally met ‘the love of her life’ this semester and has already invited him to a number of family functions. To be perfectly honest, we are more anxious than thrilled. Do I just hide my feelings, or is it better to be truthful about what I see as a possible mistake in the making?

Signed, Speak or Hold My Peace

Last week, Alisa Grace talked about the importance of developing spiritual intimacy between a husband and wife. The discussion continues as she shares some practical ways to increase spiritual intimacy in a married relationship.

The Art of Relationships regularly confronts how to navigate the complexities of relationships in our culture through biblical wisdom and scholarly research.

Here at the Biola University Center for Marriage and Relationships, we seek to build and sustain healthy, Christ-Centered relationships and marriages. Read on to see how we reach our mission. 

There are a lot of sobering facts about relationships, marriages, and families in the world today.

Dear CMR,

As a girl who grew up being taught to never pursue a guy, how do I make my interest known without coming across as desperate or a flirt?

Signed, Fun To Be Around

Dear CMR,

What would you say about abuse in marriage; verbal, physical, psychological? Are they biblical grounds for divorce?

Signed, Damaged

We are full of Grace—Chris and Alisa Grace, that is. Let us re-introduce ourselves and Biola University's Center for Marriage and Relationships.