christian relationships before marriage

a christian man and woman should not get married for the sole purpose of sexual intercourse. love and lust are not the same thing. christian singles need to be extremely careful as they navigate their feelings toward the opposite sex as it could lead to feelings of lust rather than love. love is the polar opposite of lust. it is not based on sexual desires or cravings of the flesh.

sexual desires, cravings of the flesh, and inappropriate sexual behavior …

marriage counseling before marriage

premarital counseling is a form of therapy designed to help couples enhance their readiness for marriage. the experience of premarital counseling helps to foster a more favorable attitude toward therapy in general. before walking down the aisle, it is a good idea for couples to agree on what types of decisions need to be made together and how they will go about making such decisions. is it expected that one or both partners will change jobs in the future, perhaps …

christian relationships

the first rule in dating is the first rule in all of life: “you shall love the lord your god with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength” (mark 12:30). we hide our soul in him, and stop trying to save or prove ourselves. the key will be to lean on other christians who know you best, love you most, and have a proven record of telling you when …

christian relationship counseling

christian relationship counseling can help you find and maintain the connection you desire. it’s important to deal with resentment when you first recognize it since… do you feel as if something is missing from your current friendships? sometimes it’s useful to have a neutral party who can work with you to decipher some of the factors involved and hone in on a handful of realistic goals. at seattle christian counseling, we want to see you form satisfying relationships with the …

couples therapy before marriage

this is unfortunately because far too many couples wait too long before seeking help for their relationship. what many people don’t realize is that one of the best times to attend couples therapy with a licensed marriage and family therapist (lmft) is just before marriage. premarital counseling offers many benefits to the couples that attend. learning how to fight constructively is important to avoid destroying the relationship. it is normal to feel nervous prior to getting married. it is important …