Premarital Counseling
You have found your life partner, soulmate, the person with whom you want to spend the rest of your life. Congratulations! You are about to embark on an amazing journey with the person of your dreams. We want to help ensure that your relationship is happy and emotionally healthy, and that your journey is as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Whether a formal marriage, cultural marriage, or commitment ceremony, all relationships can benefit from addressing certain issues before “taking the plunge.” For this reason, Premarital Counseling can be beneficial for some people, both individually or as a couple, and addressing any concerns related to the marriage. It can help identify and address any potential bumps in the road, and work toward resolving them early in the relationship.
Whether a formal marriage, cultural marriage, or commitment ceremony, all relationships can benefit from addressing certain issues before “taking the plunge.” For this reason, Premarital Counseling can be beneficial for some people, both individually or as a couple, and addressing any concerns related to the marriage. It can help identify and address any potential bumps in the road, and work toward resolving them early in the relationship.
Examples of how Premarital Counseling can be beneficial include addressing such questions as:
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How will finances be divided?
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How many children do you each want?
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What if the two of you want different number?
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What are your views regarding child-rearing and discipline?
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How are household chores going to be divided?
There are no inherent “right” or “wrong” answers to these questions, but they are important to address before entering a committed relationship. If there are any disagreements regarding answering these questions, premarital counseling can help the two people address these disagreements in a healthy and productive manner in which both people feel heard.
Additionally, as open and honest communication is an integral part to a healthy relationship, Premarital Counseling can help couples improve their ability to express themselves and understand one another more effectively.