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When Two Wrestlers Say I Do: Carley and Jake's Wedding Story

When Two Wrestlers Say I Do: Carley and Jake's Wedding Storyby: David AndersonPublished on: 08/01/2026

Carley and Jake met as wrestlers at Indiana Tech. Their wedding story includes SYMBIS marriage preparation and a referee’s whistle at the altar.

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When Two Wrestlers Say I Do: Carley and Jake's Wedding Story

Do Not Be a Phubber: Phones, Marriage, and Presence

Do Not Be a Phubber: Phones, Marriage, and Presenceby: David AndersonPublished on: 04/28/2020

During the 2020 pandemic, smartphone use has become an even bigger relationship issue. Here are four simple ways couples can protect presence and avoid phubbing.

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Do Not Be a Phubber: Phones, Marriage, and Presence

Marriage Boot Camp and SYMBIS: Preparing for More Than the Wedding Day

Marriage Boot Camp and SYMBIS: Preparing for More Than the Wedding Dayby: David AndersonPublished on: 10/26/2019

SYMBIS and Marriage Boot Camp help engaged couples prepare for communication, conflict, expectations, finances, intimacy, personality differences, and real life after the wedding.

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Marriage Boot Camp and SYMBIS: Preparing for More Than the Wedding Day