Preparing for Marriage

I think the most significant thing I learned in class this week was Brother Williams depiction of the RAM model.  The RAM model consists of know, trust, rely, commit, and touch. This model is so important to look back on as you're dating and courting, finding a future spouse.  When we can know someone a little more than we trust them, trust them a little more than we rely on them, learn to rely on them a little more than committing, and committing more than touch. You have a pretty well balanced relationship.  I know for me this model hit home because I dated a guy where touch was boosted WAY up above even know. I thought that this was the perfect relationship and we were so perfect for each other, but in reality, I didn't even know this guy past...well everything seemed to be physical in the relationship.  It didn't feel that way at the time, but looking back I wish I would've seen that sooner.  Now I know what to look for in my future relationships.