What aspects of their future is it important for couples to agree about? Which ones are not so important and are just normal differences that you can negotiate through? These questions are addressed in this blog. Read on to see where your relationship fits in the overall picture of a shared future. . .

As you’re going through all the exciting preparations for your wedding day, do you have nagging thoughts that you haven’t really talked about some important things or you have avoided some things in hopes that they’ll just work out? Take time to consider premarital counseling. It can save you a lot of heartache down the road. Give the same priority to preparing for your marriage as preparing for your wedding.

Pre-marital counseling is one of the greatest gifts you can offer yourself and your fiancé. It offers the opportunity to learn healthy communication and conflict skills. Some partners, nevertheless, will balk at the prospect of counseling; perhaps to avoid stigma of association with mental health problems or distrust in confidentiality. This blog will give you some ideas for bringing your fiancé around or taking the step yourself.

Premarital counseling can be beneficial to a couple in a multitude of ways. It is always a wise decision, whether this is your first, second, or even third marriage. There are, however, limits to what it can provide. This blog can help you develop a realistic view of what to expect when you decide to invest in premarital counseling.

You have worked up the courage to say “Will you marry me?” or to say “Yes” in response to that question. Or you have decided to live together. Now you’re feeling anxious about whether you’re doing the right thing. Are you really prepared for such a big step? Even if you have complete faith in your decision and know you are prepared, engagement anxiety still creeps in. Read on to learn how to manage those feelings.

Healthy boundaries are essential in all relationships, but you may find the notion of boundaries within a marriage a surprising concept.  Establishing these boundaries prior to your marriage during pre-marital counseling can save heartache later on.  Read on to understand some of these boundaries and why they are important.

Marriages inevitably have their ups and downs.  Changes and transitions that life throws your way can't always be anticipated.  There are, however, proven skills that can help you prepare for future events so they don't throw you off course.  Before the marriage is the time to learn these skills.  Read on to see how pre-marital counseling can be beneficial to your future.

You have found your soul mate.  You're engaged and planning a wonderful wedding.  You anticipate a "happily ever after" future together.  Congratulations!  It truly is wonderful to find the person you want to spend your life with.  It's important, however, to take the time to genuinely get to know your partner, even their flaws, and allow them to truly know you.  Those flaws, in both yourself and your partner, look like mere irritations from time to time at this point.  As time goes on, they will turn into huge irritations.  Talk, talk, and talk some more before saying "I do."