Jim Daly, President of Focus on the Family, shares four mistakes made by couples as they pursue marriage.
1. Live together before you get married.
Cohabitation prior to marriage boosts the likelihood of divorcing once married. It also leads to a higher rate of abuse and risk of poverty. For more on this topic, click HERE to listen to a podcast by Focus on the Family.
2. Get into debt.
Financial issues are the number one reason for divorce in marriage. Planning an extravagant wedding on top of debt accrued during your single years is not wise. When the time comes, remember your wedding is about the covenant you are making with your spouse not the venue, wedding dress, or reception celebration. You are celebrating a lifelong relationship.
3. Refuse to go to premarital counseling.
Marriage is not easy. Going through a premarital curriculum or counseling program helps alleviate future communication issues with your spouse. It may also help expose any expectations you may have prior to walking down the aisle.
4. Dream of a soulmate.
Dr. Tim Keller explains in his book The Meaning of Marriage that everyone marries the "wrong" person. We are all humans and make mistakes. In order to become soulmates, husbands and wives must learn to serve one another selflessly with joy.
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