Living Together A Guide to Counseling Unmarried Couples

The old adage "first comes love, then comes marriage" means little to millions of couples in America who now choose to live together prior to marriage. First comes love, then comes cohabiting, then comes marriage . . . maybe. Although living together before marriage is socially acceptable and considered the "smart" thing to do, thirty years of modern social science research indicate that cohabitation really lays a poor foundation for marriage or for any kind of long-term relationship-a foundation weakened by distrust, misunderstanding, lack of respect, and a lesser degree of commitment. In this much-needed book, experienced pastor and counselor Jeff VanGoethem provides solid help for both the pastoral and professional counselor. He gives insight into the mindset of the modern cohabiting couple, reinforces the biblical view of marriage as a sacred covenant, and offers practical application for counseling situations.VanGoethem, Jeff is the author of 'Living Together A Guide to Counseling Unmarried Couples', published 2005 under ISBN 9780825439247 and ISBN 0825439248.