Before You Live Together: Will Living Together Bring Your Closer or Drive You Apart?

A helpful text. Organized well. Broken down into reasons for, then reasons against. Scripture references are left for the latter part of the text and doesn't detract from the information given first. Viable practical information (backed up). As a parent who once co-habitated (with all the pitfalls) and now looks back, Dave makes it all very clear in a non judgmental tone. I wish I had this book - but happy that my daughter now does!

This was an exceptional book to read. It flows very well. I recommend 'Before You Live Together' to not only couples who are considering living together but also to couples considering marriage because of the tips provided in the book to help with a successful marriage. I read the book in three days. I have previously lived with a mate who I thought I was going to marry and this book hit the nail on the head as far as the results of cohabitation. My current boyfriend and future fiance is now reading the book at my suggestion. The book is not only filled with statistics but with success and failure stories. My eyes have really been opened.

Before You Live Together by Pastor David Gudgel (Bethany Bible Church, Phoenix, Arizona) is a helpful and soul-searching resource for Christian readers seeking to examine whether it is the right time to take their relationship to the step of sharing living space. Written with reverence for love, with respect for human needs, with wry humor, and with biblical reasons to follow God's plan for a romantic relationship, Before You Live Together is a thoughtful and strongly recommended pastoral study that poses challenging and relevant questions for couples today.

I was given this book by a friend, and at first was a little hesitant to read it. But once I got started it was definately enjoyable. I would categorize myself as an extremely critical reader, and this book passed my test. The author does a good job of presenting evidence that is actually fact and from credible sources, not just an author's opinion.There are good examples and stories throughout, making it an even better read. More applicable for me at least.Anyways, I recommend it. Do yourself a favor and do some research before making a big choice like living together. And, I would say this book is some good research.