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If I were Rich, I would be Married…but Not for the Reason You Think

by ZackSeptember 27, 2015September 27, 2015

  A few years ago I had a startup. It got some good publicity, I was working with some huge companies and

Before You Dump the Perfect Prospect (on Paper) Read these 5 Principles

by ZackSeptember 20, 2015September 20, 2015

  “Wait, you’re NOT going to keep going out with him?! He’s tall, good looking, super cool, solid in the gospel, smart,

Why We’ll Never Be Prepared for What’s Next—And That’s Okay

by ZackSeptember 13, 2015

  A few years ago I signed up for a marathon.   When I decided I would run the 26.2 miles, I

Stop NOT Being You in Dating

by ZackSeptember 6, 2015September 7, 2015

  I have a friend who liked the rock climbing type of guys. She loved their look and demeanor and so she always

What I Learned from Almost Falling Off of a Cliff and What Mozart Already Knew

by ZackAugust 30, 2015September 1, 2015

    My buddy invited me to go climbing with him. I had never been, but the concept seemed easy enough: get

Five Realizations after Getting Engaged

by ZackAugust 23, 2015

  Two months ago, I was a single guy who just got back from an adventure lasting seven weeks–now I’m an engaged

The Only Thing That helped When I was TICKED!

by ZackAugust 16, 2015

  I was fuming.   The details are not important, but I was treated so rudely by a potential business partner that

“It’s Not Me, It’s YOU!”

by ZackAugust 9, 2015August 9, 2015

  I have a friend who was dating this guy for a couple of years. He was ready to pull the trigger,

4 Steps to Making a “List” of Your Future Spouse and How We Always Do It Wrong

by ZackAugust 2, 2015August 3, 2015

With a spouse, I don’t want someone to be the wind beneath my wings (nor vice versa), but rather, I want someone

How to Fight the Fear of Dating After the D-Day (Divorce)

by ZackJuly 27, 2015

I don’t often do guest posts, but if you met Janice, you would be fascinated with what she thinks as well. While

Why I’m Afraid of Marriage: Confessions of a Single LDS Man

by ZackJuly 19, 2015

  At the start of this year, I got tired of not being able to see the world. So, as some of you

Three Thoughts on Gay Marriage and Why We All Should Calm Down

by ZackJuly 14, 2015July 14, 2015

  This post is meant to be a collection of my personal views and while I do not represent any party’s views,

3-Word Formula to Choose Your Love

by ZackJuly 12, 2015July 12, 2015

“Choose your love and love your choice.” When Thomas S. Monson made that statement, I thought I understood what he was saying.

God’s 3 Steps to Successful Dating and Marriage

by ZackJuly 5, 2015July 5, 2015

  I had just received the news through some not-so-subtle hints.   She wasn’t interested.   (Insert disappointed sigh here.)   Not

What to Do When the Things You LOVE Most are the things you also HATE Most?

by ZackJune 21, 2015June 22, 2015

  “The things I love about my husband are actually the the things that frustrate me most about him.”   I was

3 Reasons Why You Fell Out of LIKE

by ZackJune 7, 2015June 7, 2015

  Wow. She was amazing.   You met at the bonfire and couldn’t hardly sleep that night thinking about her.   The

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