Are you a newlywed?

Are you recently engaged?

Are you and your partner looking to take your relationship to the next level?

When you are considering marriage, deciding on your honeymoon or figuring out where you want to live are among the first things you start to plan. Premarital counseling might be last on your list, if it is there at all. While it is not an engagement topic that is very fun or romantic, premarital counseling can set your marriage up to succeed and survive long-term through the tough obstacles that may come your way.

Premarital counseling can help you and your significant other improve your relationship by helping you develop better communication skills, manage conflict, uncover your shared core values as well as identify differences that could create future conflict. Working with a therapist, you can discuss expectations with your partner that will help better prepare both of you for marriage.

Do any of the below remind you of your relationship?

•     You and your partner have arguments that are unresolved
•     One or both feel as if there is no compromise in the relationship
•     You feel like you are always the one who keeps the peace
•     You are concerned about how your partner’s financial situation will affect you as a married couple
•     You are worried about losing affection or having a diminished sex life after marriage
•     You want to find healthier ways to resolve conflict
•     You want to resolve religious or financial differences
•     You want to define your marital roles and expectations

If so, then premarital counseling may beneficial for you and your partner.

The intimate nature of marriage requires that you talk to your partner about everything; even awkward or uncomfortable topics. Premarital counseling will help you learn how to be a better listener, and how to make your voice and needs heard in a productive and positive manner.

Premarital 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 are as a couple. Learn how to de-escalate arguments and how to fight fairly, so that emotional distress does not interfere with your relationship.

In pre-marital counseling, we will likely bring up topics that you have discussed with your partner previously, as well as subjects you had not considered before. This fresh perspective from an objective third party will uncover new details from your partner. This is also an excellent time for us to find unexpected areas where you disagree, and give you the tools to handle possible future conflict.

Getting married is one of life’s most treasured experiences. Premarital counseling can help you and your partner turn that momentous occasion into a loving, lasting relationship. For guidance and support to strengthen your future marriage, please contact us today so we can schedule an appointment.