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[quote=Anonymous]Is there a way you can be supportive of their relationship and possible marriage by giving her resources?  Are they religious - if pre-cana counseling is an option you could help her look into that.  THere are also tons of books and workshops and questionairres that help couples explore critical questions before marriage.

My husband and I did some of those and they were very helpful.  We were old and "experienced" in relationships when we met, so those conversations were ones we knew we needed and wanted to have.  But for a 22 year old even just starting a conversation about money or religion or housework expectations can be enlightening.

You could be the person that says "Hey, I am so happy for you that you've found someone you might see a future with.  I wanted to give you a book that was so helpful to me and Jack (or whatever phrase works).  Congratulations!"

And then leave it at that.  Don't nag or nudge.  You can only do so much and if you seem critical it will probably fail and possibly backfire as other posters have noted.

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