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Love and Mate Selection:What’s Love Got To DoWith It??

prospective marriage partners.No one is

in a position to make such an important

decision in isolation.Premarital

inventories can provide an unbiased look

at the strengths and weaknesses in a

relationship and provide for better

decisions about the relationship.Prayer,

an extended period of premarital

counseling,and the wise advice of others

can be invaluable in helping couples

make one of the most significant

decisions they will ever make.

1. What do you think are the most important characteristics in a spouse?Are some of
   these characteristics absolutely essential or are they just important?


2. Which of the theories presented in this chapter fit best with your thoughts on why
   we choose the mate we choose?Why?


3. Think about your family of origin.What impact does it have on your choice of a
   spouse? Do you see this influence as good or bad?

Books:
Getting Ready for Marriage Workbookby Jerry D.Hardin & Dianne C.Sloan (Thomas
Nelson Publishers,1992)
Sacred Marriageby Gary L.Thomas (Zondervan,2000)

Questions for Thought

Resources