101 Questions to Ask Before You Get Engaged Paperback – June 1, 2004

I went through this entire book with my boyfriend before we got engaged and I highly recommend it to all of my friends and family. This book helped us talk about hard topics and grow closer together. I am now happily married and have a better relationship with my husband than any one else I have ever had a relationship with.

My now husband and I did this book while we were dating and into our engagement. It was awesome. Great discussion topics. Recommend to anyone no matter how long you have been together to do this. Brings up some many important topics not many people discuss before marriage.

My husband and I did this book and it led us to confident engagement and we also recommend it to all couples we know when they are dating! The beauty of this book is that it creates that “third party” for conversation and we used it by writing our answers and then discussing them on date nights. Most couples never ask these kind of questions until it’s too late. This book is a priceless tool?

This book asked some wonderful questions. It may have caused a breakup.

I picked up "101 Questions to Ask Before You Get Engaged" with the hope of deepening my relationship and preparing for marriage—and it delivered beyond my expectations! This book is an incredible resource for couples who want to ensure they’re on the same page before taking the next big step.The questions cover everything from personal values, finances, and family dynamics to communication, intimacy, and future goals. What I loved most is how the book encourages honest, open discussions. My partner and I discovered things we hadn't thought to talk about, even after being together for years. It helped us address potential challenges in a proactive and thoughtful way.The variety of questions is impressive—some are light and fun, while others delve into the deeper aspects of commitment. It’s not just about finding out if you're compatible but also about learning how to communicate effectively and build a strong foundation together.This guide is perfect for anyone considering engagement, whether you’ve been together for a short time or a long time. It will open up meaningful conversations and help you both understand each other on a deeper level. I highly recommend it to any couple looking to strengthen their bond before taking the next step!

[Note: Those who are complaining about this book being religious are probably wasting their time in the marriage direction anyway since marriage itself was instituted by GOD! That's like complaining that lemons are yellow or oranges are orange. Of course, any conversation about marriage is going to be religious & spiritual! ANYWAY...]This book has been useful in helping my friend and I to ask meaningful questions and have deep discussions that we might never have thought to have. This book is very fitting for new relationships, and it is wise to use additional resources - which is why I purchased '1001 Questions...', 'Smart Listening...', and other resources. Take what you need, throw out the rest. We are buying TWO books so I can fill out my book and he can fill out his book and then we will exchange them. I've flipped through the book and used about 5 questions so far. It's been a blast! This had helpes us connect even more along with our shared religious services/bible studies, common interests, shared life experiences, and there's so much more to come!Note: This is not supposed to be a one and done fix-all folks! You should still do pre-courtship and pre-marital counseling.

Was looking for a secular book based around psychological principles for healthy relationships. Maybe I didn’t do enough research into the authors, but nothing in the description or marketing material of this book specified that it was written for Christian couples. That may be a plus for you, but for me it was quite frustrating when I suddenly came upon the first blatantly religious question.The advice/questions are mostly decent. I have issues with some of the more religious ones (such as those that could potentially encourage someone to stay in a toxic marriage) and I did notice that some of the questions in this book seem to be slight variations on previous questions. Almost as if the author was running out of important questions to ask, but needed to get to that magic 101 number, so they began to rework previous questions with more detail or a different approach.Overall, the book has led to some very meaningful discussions between my significant other and myself, so I can’t say it isn’t working as intended. I just wish it was more apparent that this book it written from a Christian perspective on marriage and relationships.