the "WHY MARRIAGE?" project
Real Stories. Real Love.
What Made It Work and What Makes It Worth It.
"WHY MARRIAGE?" is a project that gives singles a glimpse behind the more than mundane: the everyday silly little moments, the growth, the dramatic highs and lows. Whether it's the first date or the humbling realization that hit you years down the line. . . we want to hear about it.
One of the biggest issues keeping singles single today is that they can't see behind the veil. Like a high school student trying to imagine what college is like (or the working world), the unmarried single has difficulty imagining the realities of married partnership.
What if your story could unlock the door for someone who is yearning for marriage?
You're invited
How to Participate
Write It
Write a little blurb and email it to us. Please include your name and contact information, so we can reach out about using your story!
Record It
Record yourself telling your story in audio or video form, and share a link with us. You can upload to Google Drive, iCloud, Dropbox, or similar. Let us know if you're having any technical issues — we'd be happy to help!
Create It
We also welcome art inspired by the theme "Why Marriage?" — collages, paintings, poetry, even skits! The goal is to capture insights that are honest, organic, and real. ♡
"What should I share about?"
- How did you and your spouse meet?
- What made you decide, if anything, that he/she was the One?
- What is something that surprised you about being married?
- What is something that you learned from being married?
- Did marriage change you in any way, that you think would not have happened if you had never married?
- What do you appreciate most about your spouse?
- If you had to go back in time and convince your younger self to marry your spouse, what would you say?
This is just a sample list of questions to get you thinking! We are looking to create short, impactful bytes as well as longer-form content. So please feel free to choose just one question, answer several, or make up your own!
If our mission resonates with you, please consider donating! You can use the easy form below.
We are also always looking for volunteers! Please reach out if you are interested in helping in one of our other areas! (Curriculum, workshops, church presentations).
Thank you for your generosity!
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Your donation to the Curriculum Fund helps us conduct research and fairly compensate artists, illustrators, and editors as we create engaging, accessible resources that promote healthy dating and relationship perspectives.
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We are also always looking for volunteers! Please reach out if you are interested in helping in one of our other areas! (Curriculum, workshops, church presentations).
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