A beach encounter -- Why couples live together -- Risks of cohabitation -- The unpleasant truth about cohabitation -- A case for marriage -- The church's responsibility -- The right way to test a relationship -- Mentors and mentoring -- Teaching relationship skills : Hector and Teresa, a case study in mentoring -- The community marriage policy.
Summary:
The authors argue that the divorce rate is actually higher among couples who live together before marriage. They take a fundamental position that one can not practice permanence, and unless a marriage is established as permanent, a couple will not approach it the same way. The authors also suggest important principles that give couples the necessary tools for a successful marriage.
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