If You're Curious About These Questions...
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- Have you ever wondered why so many people settle for 'good enough' in their relationships, and what if the secret to finding 'the one' starts long before you meet them?
- Did you know that your past heartaches could actually be the blueprint for your future healing and the key to building a relationship that lasts a lifetime?
- What if you could transform your marriage or dating life by applying the same level of intentional goal-setting that you use for your career or personal growth?
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Key Takeaways from Relationship Goals
- Discover how using the Bible as your ultimate relationship blueprint can transform your perspective, minimize pain, and help you build a lasting connection.
- Learn the six vital phases of the biblical relationship model—from singleness to having children—to ensure you are moving intentionally toward your goals.
- Understand why singleness is a crucial period for self-discovery rather than a punishment, and discover how to maximize it by investing, imagining, and inspiring.
- Find out how to practice intentional dating by establishing deep friendships, having focused conversations, and setting boundaries that align with God's vision.
- Recognize why dating is meant to be a temporary transitional phase rather than a permanent comfort zone, saving you from the heartbreak of modern casual relationships.
Learning Tools
Reinforce what you learned from Relationship Goals
Mind Map
Relationship Goals
Modern Relationship Pitfalls
Media Distortion
Aimlessness
Spiritual Foundation
God First
Biblical Alignment
The Power of Singleness
Discovering Purpose
The 'I' Time
Intentional Dating
Purpose-Driven
The 90-Day Process
Evaluating Connections
Assets vs. Liabilities
Protecting Faith
Sustaining Marriage
Continuous Effort
Communication
Quiz — Test Your Understanding
Question 1 of 9
According to the book, why are the relationship ideals often portrayed on social media problematic?
Relationship Goals — Full Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Recommendation
Chapter 2: Most importantly, relationship goals must be truly realistic.
Chapter 3: The best relationship goals line up with God's teachings.
Chapter 4: For healthy relationships with others, you first need a close relationship with God.
Chapter 5: Successful relationships begin with being single.
Chapter 6: To find the right person to wed, you must date with intention.
Chapter 7: Intentional dating lets you truly know a potential partner better.
Chapter 8: If you desire a purpose-filled life, let go of relationships that no longer serve you well.
Chapter 9: Keep nurturing your singleness to keep your marriage truly alive.
Relationship Goals Summary & Overview
Relationship Goals (2020) offers a blueprint for developing long-lasting relationships with your friends, your spouse, and God. Narrating his own experiences of heartache and healing, author Michael Todd examines common obstacles in modern relationships and gives tips for overcoming them. He also demonstrates how to set precise goals to help you aim for the right relationships.
Who Should Listen to Relationship Goals?
- Single people concerned about choosing the right partner
- People of faith seeking to strengthen their relationships with God
- Individuals struggling to maintain a healthy marriage
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