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Prerequisites for Healthy Relationships: Counting the Cost and Committing to Oneness

  Prerequisites for Healthy Relationships: Counting the Cost and Committing to Oneness "For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?" – Luke 14:28–30 (KSB)    Healthy relationships do not happen by accident. They are built intentionally, with clarity and mutual commitment. Just as Scripture teaches us to count the cost before building a tower, relationships require thoughtful consideration before laying a foundation.    In relationships, clarity and shared vision form the groundwork for connections that support abundant life. Before committing, there are three essential questions that must be answered honestly both for yourself and with the other person.     First: Do you desire to be in a relationship? Some may prioritize career, education, healing, or personal growth. There is nothing wrong with that. However, confirming your genuine desir...