Life is filled with choices, but one of the most significant choices a person will ever make is the decision to marry someone. Such a decision indicates that you desire to spend and share your life with another person in a manner that is different from every other relationship. In essence you are saying to this person "I am choosing to be completely committed to you in a way that is different from any of my other commitments in life". If this is a choice you are making, then it is important to choose well. To choose well implies that you understand what this commitment means and how it will impact the life of both individuals who are entering into this marriage covenant. It is essential that you are honest, transparent and open to each other. The questions in this marriage preparation workbook are designed to help you explore a number of issues that couples face as they contemplate life together. May this be a rewarding and enlightening experience.