"Annie, the Cinderella of the family, lives in the shabby Victorian vicarage type house where the family was brought up. Reg, her brother, and his wife Sarah come to stay for a week end so that she may go away for a 'rest.' The general idea is that Annie ought to pair off with Tom. But for this week end it is Norman, the raffish assistant librarian husband of Annie's sister Ruth, with whom she planned to go. They were to meet secretly but Norman turns up early. When Annie calls the whole thing off Norman decides to stay on at the house and gets roaring drunk"--Publisher's website.
In the pages of this book, you will discover that the divorce rate is actually higher among couples who live together before marriage, as well as important principles that really do give couples the necessary tools for a successful marriage ...
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.