Description
Do you want to marry but you aren't sure how to do it well or how to make it last?
Discover the ultimate guide for couples navigating the path from friendship to eternal partnership. Whether you're just starting out or deeply committed, this book is your essential companion. Dive into discussions about values, expectations, and the future you envision together. Explore practical advice on children, finances, communication, and more - all crucial for building a lasting marriage. Enrich your journey with wisdom from the Baha'i Faith, offering profound insights and timeless quotations to strengthen your bond. This isn't just about preparing for a wedding; it's about preparing for a marriage that transcends time. Excellent preparation helps create a marriage that thrives and lasts. Note: The book is also useful for anyone interested in learning more about relationships and marriage from a Baha'i perspective, including doing self-preparation. It's an excellent tool for creating devotional gatherings and group discussions on these topics.
The Baha'i teachings say: "...[T]he union must be a true relationship, a spiritual coming together as well as a physical one, so that throughout every phase of life, and in all the worlds of God, their union will endure...." 'Abdu'l-Bah?
Your learning path will include the practical application of spiritual principles, such as:
- God established marriage as a "fortress for well-being" (Bah?'u'll?h);Marriage is a foundation building block for families and society, bringing order and unity;Marriage is both spiritual and physical and the best environment to raise children;Couples strive to thoroughly know each other's character before marriage;Healthy marriages include friendship and respectful equality between partners;Consultation aids couples to build understanding with each other and make unified decisions;Partners decide whether to marry, and after they choose each other, they turn to their parents to ask for consent to go forward
Marriage Can Be Forever-Preparation Counts! will be your guide through it all.
Author: Susanne M. Alexander, Johanna Merritt Wu
Publisher: Marriage Transformation LLC
Published: 06/29/2024
Pages: 598
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 3.01lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.21d
ISBN13: 9781940062310
ISBN10: 1940062314
BISAC Categories:
- Family & Relationships | Love & Romance
- Family & Relationships | Dating
- Family & Relationships | Marriage & Long Term Relationships