“Engagement”
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Sensitive Relationship Topics: Jealousy, Engagement, Intimacy
The Art of Relationships Podcast - August 2, 2022
How do you deal with jealousy when your partner has best friends of the opposite sex?
How do you know when you’re ready to move from dating to engagement?
If you're getting too intimate in your relationship, how do you stop?
These questions and more are addressed in today's podcast when Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace dive deep into topics of jealousy and insecurity, maturity for advancing relationships, and crossing boundaries in relationships. Their supportive insight guides couples to push aside their physical intmacy and keep God at the center of their relationship.
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I Had No Ring By Spring, But I Met My Husband In The Most Unexpected Place
Debra Fileta - May 3, 2022
No ring by spring? Not to worry. In today's blog, author Debra Fileta describes how to cope when life doesn't go according to our own plans, and how we can take comfort that God's plan is perfectly lined up and 1000 times more creative than what we could plan ourselves.
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Thinking About Getting Engaged?
Chris Grace - April 13, 2021
Dear CMR:
What are some specific questions that my girlfriend and I should talk about to see if we should get married?
Signed,
Ready to Get Hitched?
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Should I Pay Off My Future Fiancé's Student Loans? - Part 2
Rick Bee - November 3, 2020
Dear CMR,
I have been dating my girlfriend for five years, and I’m getting ready to propose. She has taken out loans to pay for grad school, but I have a nest egg I can use to pay them off now. If we are getting married in 1.5 years, should I pay off her school loan now or wait until we are married?
Signed,
Avoiding Debt
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Should I Pay Off My Future Fiancé's Student Loans?
Rick Bee - September 29, 2020
Dear CMR,
I have been dating my girlfriend for five years, and I’m getting ready to propose. She has taken out loans to pay for grad school, but I have a nest egg I can use to pay them off now. If we are getting married in 1.5 years, should I pay off her school loan now or wait until we are married?
Signed,
Avoiding Debt
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Can My Significant Other Be My Accountability Partner?
The Art of Relationships Podcast - July 22, 2020
Chris and Tim got together over Zoom this week to answer listener questions on the Art of Relationships podcast. Today’s topic covers accountability partners: is it okay to be accountability partners with the person you are dating? What is the line between authenticity and oversharing?
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Cohabitation: Why not live together?
The Art of Relationships Podcast - January 22, 2020
Doesn’t it make sense to save money by living together before marriage? According to research, cohabitation actually has negative consequences on the longevity of the relationship. In this episode, we share fascinating insights on the differences between couples who are cohabitating and couples who are married.
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The Top Three Types of Compatibility
The Art of Relationships Podcast - January 8, 2020
When we find someone who is compatible with us, we most likely find that person more attractive, develop greater intimacy and connection, and establish a solid friendship. It is clear that compatibility matters – so what are the types of compatibility that are most important to determining relational health and success? In this podcast, we explore three types of core compatibility and what they mean for our relationships.
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