AUTHOR’S NOTE

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I wrote this booklet after teaching this material to college students for over a decade. This is information I wish I had known when I was in my teens and early twenties. It would have helped me avoid a lot of heartache, both my own and others’ that I naively caused. I hope it is a blessing and encouragement to you as you enjoy relationships and glorify God through them.

I could not have written this booklet without the help and support of my wonderful husband, Jeff. He sacrificed time and time again to free me up so I could write. I want to thank him and countless others who have reviewed, edited, and offered suggestions to make this book what it is today. Special thanks to my former writing group: Deb Entsminger, Sue Tell, Jamie Clark, and the supportive staff at NavPress. And Kathleen Selje for helping me fine-tune that tricky definition! Thank you!