These days, dating is vastly different from when we were growing up. There is a myriad of things to consider now that was not a part of the picture twenty plus years ago. There’s everything from checklists to deal-breakers.  Dating is no longer seen from the same perspective, we no longer” date”, it’s now hooking up, kicking it, or hanging out? Ultimately the goal should be to have a winning marriage. The institute of marriage is a sacred covenant, not to be entered into lightly and definitely not to be taken for granted. Eric  Sakeisha do not sugar coat the fact that it takes hard work, dedication, compassion, trust, forgiveness, commitment and effective communication between both parties in order for a marriage to be successful.