Suggests date activities that serious couples can use to gauge their marriage suitability, making recommendations on a range of marriage preparation themes that enable dating couples to learn about their differences and potential marital roles. Original. A unique approach featuring fun-filled dates to help seriously dating and engaged couples strengthen their relationship. Couples will soon discover whether or not to go to the next level of commitment, and will spend quality time together now while preparing for a great marriage in the future. Acknowledgments 9(11) Welcome to Your 10 Great Dates 11(10) Part One: 10 Great Dates Sharing Hopes, Dreams, and Expectations 21(8) Appreciating Your Differences 29(14) Communicating and Connecting 43(12) Solving Problems as a Couple 55(12) Managing Your Money 67(12) Leaving and Cleaving 79(14) Celebrating Intimacy, Love, and Romance 93(14) Realizing Roles and Planning for Family 107(10) Developing Spiritual Intimacy 117(12) Choosing an Intentional Marriage 129(10) Appendix 139(2) Helpful Resources 141(4) Notes 145(4) About the Authors 149(12) Part Two: Your 10 Great Dates Dating Guide Your Dating Plan 161(1) Your Dating Ground Rules 162(1) Your 10 Great Dates 163