Today’s world, with its increasing acceptance of premarital sex, presents unprecedented challenges to family life and marital relationships. Amidst this shifting landscape, empirical research has yielded a compelling insight: marriages that begin without premarital sex often prove more enduring and fulfilling. This finding resonates with the timeless wisdom of sexual morality taught by major religions, which continues to offer a guiding framework for achieving marital success. By investigating the relationship between premarital sex, marital satisfaction, and spiritual guidance, we can acquire a better understanding of what makes relationships succeed in the present world.

R. Vanlalngena, is an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church of India, Mizoram Synod. With a remarkable tenure spanning four pastorates/districts as Pastor-in-Charge, he has served the Lord through His people. Alongside his devoted wife, Lalhmunmawii, and their three loving daughters, he finds strength and inspiration. Having completed his Master of Theology (M.Th) in 2021, he continues to pursue theological education, currently enrolled in doctoral studies at the esteemed United Theological College, Bangalore centre under Senate of Serampore College (University).