Newly Revised and Expanded Third Edition! Marriage Can Be Forever—Preparation Counts! is an indispensable, hands-on workbook based on the teachings of the Baha'i Faith that will first guide your own heart, mind, and soul along the path of self-discovery; then, it prepares you as a couple through the friendship, courting, parental consent, and engagement processes that lead to marriage. A Message from Susanne and Johanna: We invite you to walk the “marriage preparation path” with practical feet. As you work through this book, you might be concerned that all this preparation and practicality seem unromantic. We firmly believe that attraction, love, and romance are components of lasting marriages. We also believe that close friendship and compatibility are factors that contribute to lasting attraction, love, and romance. Creating a living, spiritual marriage is far more joyful and lasting than the brief rush that comes from “falling in love.” So, think of this book as a guidebook filled with wisdom for the body, mind, heart, and soul. This outlook will empower you to walk the path and create a firm partnership with someone. The goal is not simply to have an exciting whirlwind romance (which often does not last), but to stay happily married forever. Written from a Baha'i perspective to general audiences.

Newly Revised and Expanded Third Edition in CD-Rom Format! Marriage Can Be Forever—Preparation Counts! is an indispensable, hands-on workbook based on the teachings of the Baha'i Faith that will first guide your own heart, mind, and soul along the path of self-discovery; then, it prepares you as a couple through the friendship, courting, parental consent, and engagement processes that lead to marriage. A Message from Susanne and Johanna: We invite you to walk the “marriage preparation path” with practical feet. As you work through this book, you might be concerned that all this preparation and practicality seem unromantic. We firmly believe that attraction, love, and romance are components of lasting marriages. We also believe that close friendship and compatibility are factors that contribute to lasting attraction, love, and romance. Creating a living, spiritual marriage is far more joyful and lasting than the brief rush that comes from “falling in love.” So, think of this book as a guidebook filled with wisdom for the body, mind, heart, and soul. This outlook will empower you to walk the path and create a firm partnership with someone. The goal is not simply to have an exciting whirlwind romance (which often does not last), but to stay happily married forever. Written from a Baha'i perspective to general audiences.