Congratulations on this new exhilarating stage in your relationship journey! Marriage is a big decision and a lifelong commitment. At this exciting time it is easy to get swept up in all the fun details of the wedding planning process and Pre-marital Counseling might be the last thing on your list. It is not a fun or romantic topic but can help you set up your marriage to succeed and survive long term, in spite of the odds. It is one of the most important investments you can make in your relationship. It is not fun to think about the reality of the divorce rates being over 60% in our country, but unfortunately that is a fact. Pre-marital counseling before getting married greatly decreases the risk of divorce and significantly enhances relationship satisfaction.
BENEFITS OF PRE-MARITAL COUNSELING
- Develop effective communication and conflict management skills
- Enhanced marital satisfaction and significant decrease in risk for divorce
- Strategies to nurture friendship, intimacy and affection across the lifespan
- Increased understanding of family of origin relationships, past experiences and boundaries
- Clarity regarding roles, expectations, and goals individually and relationally
- Increased understanding of hope, life dreams and possibilities to create shared meaning
- Increased insight regarding individual and relational strengths
- Practical strategies for coping with potential familial stressors during the wedding process
The intimate nature of marriage requires that you talk to your partner about everything, no matter how awkward or uncomfortable. Pre-marital counseling will help you learn how to be a better listener, and how to make your voice and needs heard in an effective & positive manner.
Pre-marital counseling will also show you how to handle conflict in your marriage. When you live with someone you will have arguments ranging from the very mundane to more serious issues. How you argue will be a part of the story of how you develop as a couple. Learning how to de-escalate arguments and how to fight fairly can help you to avoid the emotional fallout that occurs from saying things that you later regret & cannot take back.
Getting married is one of life’s most treasured experiences. Pre-marital counseling can help you and your partner turn that momentous occasion into a loving, lasting relationship.
INVEST IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP TODAY!