Hi, I’m Jacob Young.
I help LDS singles learn how to be strong partners—and recognize someone ready to build an eternal partnership with them.
Here’s my story in brief:
I’ve been happily married for 15+ years with 2 kids. Before that, I spent 13 years as a software QA and engineering manager, solving complex problems and coaching teams to achieve results.
At some point, I realized the same systematic thinking that works in engineering applies to relationships. Successful marriages aren’t accidents—they’re the result of two people who know how to create solutions together, support each other’s growth, and actively work toward a shared eternal vision.
What makes this different:
Most dating advice focuses on finding “the right person.” I teach you how to become the right partner AND recognize someone who will truly partner with you.
This isn’t about checklists or standards. It’s about understanding what real partnership looks like—the kind described in “The Family: A Proclamation to the World.”
What you’ll find here:
Weekly insights on building partnership from the first date
Frameworks for developing the skills that make you marriage-ready
Real talk about what’s broken in modern dating culture
Practical tools for parents teaching their teens about healthy relationships
Stories, case studies, and the mindset shifts that create lasting marriages
Who this is for:
→ LDS singles (21-35) ready to stop dating aimlessly and start building toward partnership → Young adults (16-20) learning what eternal partnership requires from day one → Parents who want to give their kids gospel-grounded relationship skills
No fluff. No empty motivation. Just the marriage mindset.
To read more about what this is all about, you can check out the introductory article here.
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Let me help you with your own unique set of needs, whether that be in life or dating. I can coach you through life challenges to reach your goals.
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