{"id":283556,"date":"2024-07-11T09:41:24","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T13:41:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/?page_id=283556"},"modified":"2025-06-16T15:41:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T19:41:17","slug":"engaged-or-preparing-for-marriage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/engaged-or-preparing-for-marriage\/","title":{"rendered":"Engaged or Preparing for Marriage | FamilyLife\u00ae"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-0fec19b2 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\" fetchpriority=\"high\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-3a79c043 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-cc1d068b\"><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Getting married?<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-d48ebf1a\"><p class=\"uagb-heading-text\">We&#8217;ll help you hold on a little tighter.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-6277cedf\"><p class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Select the content that&#8217;s best for you<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-65d4cc87      \"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-svg-wrapper\" \n\t\t\t\t\t aria-label=\"circle-chevron-down\"\t\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\">\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 512 512\" role=\"graphics-symbol\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-label=\"\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM390.6 246.6l-112 112C272.4 364.9 264.2 368 256 368s-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-112-112c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L256 290.8l89.38-89.38c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0S403.1 234.1 390.6 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uagb-block-7e8409e6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-5dcb1066\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-10b256c1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-9134f164\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-bdcba6c8 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/category\/articles\/topics\/marriage\/staying-married\/romance-and-sex\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">ROMANCE AND SEX<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-c90ac2de\">      \n\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-icon-wrapper uagb-block-dd7bd0b5      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128C256 74.98 298.1 32 352 32C405 32 448 74.98 448 128L448 127.1zM95.1 287.1C113.7 287.1 127.1 273.7 127.1 255.1C127.1 238.3 113.7 223.1 95.1 223.1C78.33 223.1 63.1 238.3 63.1 255.1C63.1 273.7 78.33 287.1 95.1 287.1zM352 95.1C334.3 95.1 320 110.3 320 127.1C320 145.7 334.3 159.1 352 159.1C369.7 159.1 384 145.7 384 127.1C384 110.3 369.7 95.1 352 95.1zM352 416C369.7 416 384 401.7 384 384C384 366.3 369.7 352 352 352C334.3 352 320 366.3 320 384C320 401.7 334.3 416 352 416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-5318b21f\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-e986d90f\"><p class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/articles\/topics\/marriage\/staying-married\/romance-and-sex\/how-to-ruin-your-sex-life-in-10-easy-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Ruin Your Sex Life in 10 Easy Steps<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Doesn\u2019t take much energy, time, or thought to take your married sex life from sizzling to non-existent. Snag tips on what not to do. <span style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600; text-decoration: none; color: #000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/articles\/topics\/marriage\/staying-married\/romance-and-sex\/how-to-ruin-your-sex-life-in-10-easy-steps\/\">Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-dcbee418 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div data-aos= \"slide-right\" data-aos-duration=\"400\" data-aos-delay=\"0\" data-aos-easing=\"ease\" data-aos-once=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-46b4ae66\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-004b8c09\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">PODCAST TOPICS THAT MATTER<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-bf4acc7f\"><div class=\"uagb-separator-spacing-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-49777913\"><p class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Grab our best bonus resources toward preparing for marriage.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-68ec3555\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-615ab0e6\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/podcast\/familylife-today\/bonus-transparency-in-sexual-intimacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transparency In Sexual Intimacy<\/a><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-0ca74841 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-fd294d3c\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-f82aa50f wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/what-i-didnt-learn-about-sex-at-church-2-508x508-1.jpg?w=508 ,https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/what-i-didnt-learn-about-sex-at-church-2-508x508-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/what-i-didnt-learn-about-sex-at-church-2-508x508-1.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/what-i-didnt-learn-about-sex-at-church-2-508x508-1.jpg?w=508\" alt=\"Engaging or Preparing for Marriage | FamilyLife\u00ae | Transparency In Sexual Intimacy\" class=\"uag-image-295955\" width=\"508\" height=\"508\" title=\"what-i-didnt-learn-about-sex-at-church-2-508x508\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-41916df4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-6b0a8eb5\"><p class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Ever find yourself holding back because you fear total transparency\u2013about your past, desires, failures, faults\u2013will bring judgment, rejection, or even just unwanted friction? Ryan and Selena Frederick, authors of the book&nbsp;<em>See Through Marriage&nbsp;<\/em>chat about why openness and honesty in married sex are such a big deal.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-f73c6035\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-4c2fa6ea spectra-gbs-fl-button-small1717017860990 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/podcast\/familylife-today\/bonus-transparency-in-sexual-intimacy\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Listen<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/the-purpose-of-engagement-1-508x508-1.jpg?w=508 ,https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/the-purpose-of-engagement-1-508x508-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/the-purpose-of-engagement-1-508x508-1.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/the-purpose-of-engagement-1-508x508-1.jpg?w=508\" alt=\"Engaging or Preparing for Marriage | FamilyLife\u00ae | Things I Wish I Knew Before Marriage\" class=\"uag-image-295999\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" title=\"the-purpose-of-engagement-1-508x508-1\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-ca41ca12\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-ba9e9887\"><p class=\"uagb-heading-text\">FamilyLife Today podcast host Ann Wilson talks to engaged women about things to keep in mind, things to be prepared for, and things to talk about with your fiance before getting married.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-05d8d6ec\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-bb7a723f spectra-gbs-fl-button-small1717017860990 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/podcast\/familylife-today\/the-noble-purpose-of-your-marriage\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Listen<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-fe0641a4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-d0efea80\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/podcast\/familylife-today\/bonus-transparency-in-sexual-intimacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Purpose of Your Marriage<\/a><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-c7a901d0 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-15007704\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-cbef9f73 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/dating-and-preparing-for-marriage-3-508x508-1-500x500-1.jpg?w=500 ,https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/dating-and-preparing-for-marriage-3-508x508-1-500x500-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/dating-and-preparing-for-marriage-3-508x508-1-500x500-1.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/dating-and-preparing-for-marriage-3-508x508-1-500x500-1.jpg?w=500\" alt=\"Engaging or Preparing for Marriage | FamilyLife\u00ae |  The Purpose of Your Marriage\" class=\"uag-image-296007\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" title=\"dating-and-preparing-for-marriage-3-508x508-1-500x500\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-81f56177\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-55b2f9cf\"><p class=\"uagb-heading-text\">FamilyLife cofounders Dennis and Barbara Rainey reveal 20 things they learned about marriage in their 44 years together.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-90642b08\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-aeb3e94c spectra-gbs-fl-button-small1717017860990 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/podcast\/familylife-today\/the-noble-purpose-of-your-marriage\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Listen<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-95b151dc alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-18022d6f\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">ARTICLES TO HELP ALONG THE WAY<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-64cd319c\"><p class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Grab our best bonus resources toward preparing for marriage.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-98cfdb30 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-935baedc\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-d558e693\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-080e77da\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-bf0cc88d wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/How-Your-EQ-Determines-Your-Happiness-in-Marriage-V1_500x500.png?w=500 ,https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/How-Your-EQ-Determines-Your-Happiness-in-Marriage-V1_500x500.png 780w, https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/How-Your-EQ-Determines-Your-Happiness-in-Marriage-V1_500x500.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/How-Your-EQ-Determines-Your-Happiness-in-Marriage-V1_500x500.png?w=500\" alt=\"Engaging or Preparing for Marriage | FamilyLife\u00ae | How Your EQ Determines Your Happiness in Marriage\" 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But it might be a far bigger player in your marriage than you anticipate. <span style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600; text-decoration: none; color: #000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/articles\/topics\/marriage\/staying-married\/how-your-eq-determines-your-happiness-in-marriage\/\">Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-045b23ee\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-882b6bdd\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-8f7ca8a6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-466df23d wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/Spiritual-Relationship-Before-Marriage500x500.png?w=256&amp;h=256&amp;crop=1 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style=\"font-size:14px\">More than any other factor\u2014really\u2014your spiritual compatibility will influence your future marriage.<span style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600; text-decoration: none; color: #000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/articles\/topics\/marriage\/getting-married\/choosing-a-spouse\/evaluating-your-spiritual-relationship-before-marriage\/\">Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-4df01acf alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-dacf9c8d\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-e6ce8742 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-9eda80e1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-ffb1205d\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Online Courses<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-def422ca\"><p class=\"uagb-heading-text\">We\u2019re putting our money where our mouths are.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-26f4f159\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-69c4c926\"><p class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Take 20% off using the coupon code &#8220;PREPARE20&#8221;<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-78fa9e53\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-393c6428 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/WellBlended_TypeTreatment_2048x853-01-1536x640-1.jpg?w=1536 ,https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/WellBlended_TypeTreatment_2048x853-01-1536x640-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/WellBlended_TypeTreatment_2048x853-01-1536x640-1.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/WellBlended_TypeTreatment_2048x853-01-1536x640-1.jpg?w=1536\" alt=\"Engaging or Preparing for Marriage | FamilyLife\u00ae |  Well Blended\" class=\"uag-image-296145\" width=\"1536\" height=\"640\" title=\"WellBlended_TypeTreatment_2048x853-01-1536x640\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-001bdbb0\"><p class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Blending a family 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This encouraging course will help you build robust, resilient character in the unique mashup that is your family.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-d54f0394\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-9cee69fc spectra-gbs-fl-button-small1717017860990 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/learn\/well-blended\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-de161e61\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-2e339247 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/TheNearlyCompleteGuide_TitleImage_2048x853-01-1536x640-1.jpeg?w=1536 ,https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/TheNearlyCompleteGuide_TitleImage_2048x853-01-1536x640-1.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/TheNearlyCompleteGuide_TitleImage_2048x853-01-1536x640-1.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/TheNearlyCompleteGuide_TitleImage_2048x853-01-1536x640-1.jpeg?w=1536\" alt=\"Engaging or Preparing for Marriage | FamilyLife\u00ae |  The Nearly Complete Guide\" class=\"uag-image-296155\" width=\"1536\" height=\"640\" title=\"TheNearlyCompleteGuide_TitleImage_2048x853-01-1536x640\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-a7cedab0\"><p class=\"uagb-heading-text\">How did sex get so complicated? Our hearts and souls are connected to our bodies, so sex grapples with aspects of your entire relationship. This course encourages you toward more satisfied, healing, creative sex from the soul and out.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-3ced5753\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-4ff4d455 spectra-gbs-fl-button-small1717017860990 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/learn\/the-nearly-complete-guide-to-better-married-sex\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-1\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-27686208 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-de12b5ae alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-26e4f346 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-3b0cb624\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">FOR MENTORS<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-d80ac157\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Congratulations on a beautiful, all-in decision! Find resources to not only kick things off right, but also help you say \u201cI do\u201d with eyes wide open\u2013and weatherproof your relationship for a stronger forever.<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-c37e4620 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-39b88168\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-a7e1cca9 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/GettyImages-640239776-2.jpg?w=705 ,https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/GettyImages-640239776-2.jpg 780w, https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/GettyImages-640239776-2.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/GettyImages-640239776-2.jpg?w=705\" alt=\"Engaging or Preparing for Marriage | FamilyLife\u00ae | 23 Questions to Get to What Matters\" class=\"uag-image-296913\" width=\"705\" height=\"432\" title=\"GettyImages-640239776-2\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-5381b82e\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-dfd8f71d\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">23 Questions to Get to What Matters<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-82cc1886\"><p class=\"uagb-heading-text\">These ideas can help your conversations with mentees stay real, worthwhile, and meaty.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n                <div 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