Before You Say “I Do”: A Marriage Preparation Manual for Couples

5 Responses to “Before You Say “I Do”: A Marriage Preparation Manual for Couples”

1. Jasmine Gordon says:

   June 4, 2010 at 9:52 pm

   The book has very strong christian values through out it. I didn’t like it. I am 19 and I will be getting engaged in May (I’ll be 20 then). My boyfriend and I were looking for a pre marital book that could help us know each additional even more. We currently have been dating for 4 years and in my opinion the book words the quesions in a scientific way. I defiently would not recommend it to anyone but ancient traditional christians.
   Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
2. Anonymous says:

   June 4, 2010 at 10:02 pm

   Religion is a sticking point and source of tension for many couples, but if it’s not, or if you are not Christian, this book will disappoint. Chock full of bible verses. Questions such as “Which Sunday School teacher influenced you the most?” and “Are there any limits placed upon the wife’s submission by Colossians 3:18 and Acts 5:29?” simply do not apply to everyone.
   Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
3. Patricia Robbins says:

   June 4, 2010 at 11:49 pm

   For the most part, this book is very helpful in having each person really reflect about what they are getting into and situations that may arise that will affect their relationship. Especially excellent is chapter 4 and 7, which deals with how each of you would deal with certain situations (such as inability to have kids, financial crises) as well as expectations each of you have for your relationship/marriage. My only criticism is that it is a bit sexist, focusing on the man being the head of the household and the leader…while there are passages in the bible that stress this, this seems to be emphasized in the leader’s writing and this seems to be a bit archaic thinking. I reflect many people judge more in an equal partnership these days vs. having the hubby being the “leader” and the wife “servves” him. But additional than this point, a very thought provoking book – spawns excellent conversations between the two of you…conversations that should be had before committing to a marriage!
   Reader’s Rating: 4 / 5
4. Lois N. Jones says:

   June 5, 2010 at 12:51 am

   It”s a fantastic book…but remember…only if you mean what you say and only if you answer in truth, and only if you mean to stick with what you say. EAsy it is to answer the way you suppose you should, then drop it all after the “I do” has become an “I did”
   Reader’s Rating: 4 / 5
5. Jeremiah Lockhart says:

   June 5, 2010 at 12:56 am

   fantastic product, the shipping time was ridiculously long, nearly three weeks to get it. smokymtnbooks was the company, would not buy from them again even though they have a excellent fee.
   Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5