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What Do I Do? He Won't Follow Through on His Promises!

April 17, 2018 — Willa Williams

“What do I do when I have been dating my boyfriend for a long time, and he makes promises, especially about getting engaged, but never follows through? I am getting very frustrated and resentful!”

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A Foundation Worth Building On: 6 Things to Look For, pt.II

April 10, 2018 — Hannah Munoz

Hannah Ellenwood continues the conversation on what qualities to value and look for in a future dating partner.

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"How Can I Make Friends If I'm Shy?"

April 3, 2018 — Chris Grace

"Can you offer any advice to someone who is shy and lonely but who also deals with social anxiety disorder? These are people who would like a close friend or several, but for whom speaking with someone can be intimidating, and for whom social events can be overwhelming or even frightening."

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A Foundation Worth Building On: 6 Things to Look For, pt. I

March 27, 2018 — Hannah Munoz

Guest author and Biola alum Hannah Ellenwood ('15) writes about things that she has learned to look for, things that she may not have considered important in years past.

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8 Ways to Pray for Your Future Relationship

March 20, 2018 — Debra Fileta

"I am not currently in a dating relationship, but I have been trying to commit my future relationships to God. It is hard to pray for my future more than generally. Can you give me any advice or tips on how to focus prayer for a relationship when I am not in one?"

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Life For Your Marriage After An Affair pt.II

March 13, 2018 — Paul Friesen

Dr. Paul Friesen continues to share steps to rebuild that foundation for your marriage after experiencing an affair. Take a look at these steps to see how you can work towards restoration and forgiveness in your relationship.

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Help! It Seems Like We're Speaking Different Languages!

March 6, 2018 — Kimberly Miller

"How do we manage mutual fulfillment in our marriage when key terms such as love, care, support, and communication are defined very differently between spouses? It often seems like we’re exchanging with different currencies with differing rates."

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Does Premarital Counseling Actually Help?

February 28, 2018 — CMR Staff

Key marital research has proven that couples who participate in premarital counseling are 30% less likely to get divorced. Two Biola alumni recently participated in one of these classes and now feel much better equipped with crucial relationships skills for their future.

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Working Through an Affair

February 27, 2018 — CMR Staff

Learn about the story of one couple who prayed for their marriage and fought with God's help to stay together.

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Life For Your Marriage After An Affair pt.I

February 27, 2018 — Paul Friesen

This article lists 8 important truths on the road to reconciliation.

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