The founders of such marriage counseling organizations as Mentor Couples and Community Marriage Policies argue that cohabitation without marriage is not an appropriate test of a relationship, explaining how such living environments result in ill-preparedness for long-term commitment and higher divorce rates. 50,000 first printing.
In this much-needed book, experienced pastor and counselor Jeff VanGoethem provides solid help for both the pastoral and professional counselor.
This book was written by a couple who, themselves, are in a committed nine-year unmarried relationship.
The book is divided into four parts, each dealing with a different aspect of cohabitation. Part I addresses the big picture question, "What are the historical and cross cultural foundations of cohabitation?
Is it so much cheaper than paying two rents? While this book presents biblical values in a compelling and loving way, it never lectures, but instead seeks to help you decide what is best for both of you. Read it for yourself.
1 (2014): 130–44; A. N. Schore, Affect Regulation and the Repair of the Self (New York: Norton, 2003); P. Fonagy, G. Gergely, E. L. Jurist, and M. Target, Affect Regulation, Mentalization, and the Development of the Self(New York: Other ...
Is it possible to be independent... together? This provocative work follows partners who have struggled to find alternatives to the traditional idea that they must live together to be considered a couple.
Past broken relationships, concerns about compatibility, and finances are just some of the reasons for the growing trend of couples living together without getting married.
With fill-in charts on the full gamut of household matters, this book can serve as the house bible for maintaining the peace and making everyone's life better.
Living Together; a Year in the Life of a City Commune
This book challenges the standard conception of the Middle Ages as a time of persecution for Jews.