Dating, Marriage & Family Resources
Every relationship has a journey, and every season brings opportunities to learn, grow, and love more deeply! Whether you're dating, preparing for marriage, building your life together, or navigating family relationships, my heart is to help you along the way. With over 20 years of coaching experience, I've gathered some helpful resources, books, and tools to encourage you wherever you are in your love journey!
Dating — Finding Love!
Dating is more than finding the right person. It's also about becoming the right kind of person who can build a healthy, meaningful, and mature relationship! Here are some resources to help you navigate dating with confidence, intentionality, and a little wisdom along the way.
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RESOURCES
The Right One: How to Successfully Date and Marry the Right Person
Jimmy Evans & Frank Martin
Gain perspective on dating intentionally, recognizing compatibility and discussing important expectations before marriage. This book offers questions and practical considerations for people exploring a relationship or preparing to choose a life partner.
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Personality Exploration & Relationship Conversations
Explore the 16 Personalities Test
Personality assessments can be useful conversation starters for self-awareness, communication and understanding differences. This is an educational tool, not a clinical assessment. Paid reports, trials or subscriptions may apply; review the terms before purchasing.
Discover relationship articles and tools that can spark conversations about friendship, communication and building a meaningful connection. For over 50 years the Gottman institute has been transforming relationships with proven, science-backed approaches.
Engaged — Preparing for More Than a Wedding
You're getting ready to create one of the greatest memories and moments in your relationship - your wedding! So exciting! And as amazing as this day is, it's about the marriage journey that follows! No one goes the altar thinking one day they might say, what do I do? How do I do this in this season of life? The best investment into your wedding is in your marriage! Here are some resources that will help you and I would love to follow-up with you in helping lay the foundation for your marriage.
The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts
Gary Chapman
Explore five ways people express and receive love, from words of affirmation to acts of service. Use the examples to start conversations about what helps each of you feel understood, appreciated and connected.
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The Love Language That Matters Most
Gary Chapman, Les Parrott & Leslie Parrott
Building on the love languages framework, this book explores the personal nuances behind meaningful expressions of love. It encourages partners to listen closely and adapt their efforts to what matters to the person receiving them.
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Explore How You Give & Receive Love
Visit the Official 5 Love Languages Website
Explore ways partners express and receive love, and use the ideas to discuss expectations, appreciation and everyday connection as you prepare for married life.
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Married — Staying In Love!
A great marriage isn't about getting everything perfect. It's about continuing to choose each other, grow together, navigate challenges, and strengthen your connection through every season of life.
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
John Gottman & Nan Silver
Drawing on Gottman’s research with couples, this book explores friendship, shared meaning and approaches to conflict. Its exercises invite partners to learn more about each other and practise habits that support everyday connection.
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His Needs, Her Needs: Building a Marriage That Lasts
Willard F. Harley, Jr.
Explore emotional needs, affection and the everyday choices that influence closeness in marriage. The book offers a framework for discussing expectations and considering how each partner can respond more thoughtfully to the other.
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Keep the Conversation Going
The Gottman Institute — Marriage Resources
Find articles and practical tools about communication, connection and navigating conflict together.
The 5 Love Languages — Growing Together
Explore ideas for expressing appreciation and understanding how your partner experiences love through changing seasons.
Family — Growing Stronger Together
Family relationships can be some of the most meaningful and sometimes the most challenging relationships we experience! Whether you're navigating parenting, communication, family transitions, or simply wanting to build healthier connections, there are some wonderful resources available to help.
Focus on the Family
Marriage, parenting and family relationship resources offered from a Christian, faith-based perspective. Explore articles, broadcasts and tools for conversations about family life, values and connection.
Explore Focus on the Family Resources
The Gottman Institute — Family & Parenting Resources
Explore emotional connection, parenting and family communication, including ideas for understanding children’s feelings and responding thoughtfully during everyday challenges.
Explore Gottman Family & Parenting Resources
The 5 Love Languages — Family Relationships
Discover ways to discuss affection and appreciation across family relationships, with resources for parents, children and other important people in your life.
Explore Love Languages for Families
Invest in Your Relationships, Not Just the Moments!
Whether you're dating, preparing for marriage, married for years, or navigating family relationships, you don't have to figure everything out alone! With over 20 years of coaching experience, my heart is to help individuals, couples, and families build stronger connections, work through challenges, and discover healthier ways to grow together.