In this episode, Matt & Jenn offer advice to couples who are not yet married, and to those of us who should be mentoring these premarital couples. Choosing your spouse is one of the most important and consequential decisions one will make. The way that we are dating will play an important part of getting this right.Premarital counseling, before and after engagement, is a crucially important investment in your future relationship.To best assess a potential spouse you need to be aware of their character weaknesses, history of trauma, sexual history, family-of-origin dynamics, and financial situation.We highly recommend these books for those who are of dating age: Not Yet Married by Marshall SegelSacred Search by Gary ThomasThis book is a must read for engaged couples and those who may be counseling/mentoring these couples: Nine Essential Conversations Before You Say I Do by Gary ThomasThese books are helpful for preparing young people for the sexual relationship. These  are also great resources for anyone who wants to improve their understanding of sex and sexual desire. The Good Girl’s Guide to Great Sex by Sheila GregoireThe Good Guy’s Guide to Great Sex by Sheila & Keith Gregoire Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant: Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29  Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant.  Coconu — http://www.coconu.com  Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase.  To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: [email protected]   Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing!      Cherishing,   Matt & Jenn PS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God’s plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality. Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenant Consider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt