“I do.” Two simple enough words. And when you say them on your wedding day, you really mean them. But “I do” can quickly turn into, “I thought I could” when you don’t know exactly who or what you are committing to.   Let’s face it, relationships are tricky and it’s important that you and your partner are 100% open and honest with one another before tying the knot. And that’s exactly why premarital counseling is so beneficial.   You want to make sure you secure lasting intimacy in your relationship. Premarital counseling helps couples identify and address potential areas of conflict before those issues have a chance to turn into serious problems. Couples also learn effective communication skills and conflict resolution strategies.   Here are some specific benefits of premarital counseling:

Learn More About Each Other Before You Tie The Knot

We always think we know our partner until they do or say something that surprises (and irks) us. Premarital counseling is an opportunity to get to know each other on a deeper, more intimate level.

Confront Challenges Head-On Before Marriage

Couples don’t always discuss potential areas of friction at the beginning. And then real life comes at them and arguments happen.   For instance, what do you do if you find out each one of you has a different opinion about how finances should be handled? If one of you wants to home school but the other wants your kid to go to public schools?   Premarital counseling offers couples a space to identify potential challenges head-on.

Make Plans for the Future Relationship

The brightest futures are the ones with the best-laid plans. Couples counseling can help you create a clear vision of what you want your future to be. A counselor can help you both discuss your individual goals and dreams and how you can combine these to create a future where both of you reach your potential as individuals, as a couple, and eventually as a family unit.   If you and your partner would be interested in exploring premarital counseling, please reach out to me. I’d be more than happy to discuss how I may be able to help.

How To Find Premarital Counseling

If you are even thinking about getting premarital counseling it is because your gut is telling you this is the best move.  Premarital counseling is not designed to break up relationships, it actually serves as the opposite.  Premarital counseling will support you with preventative measures to reduce the possibility of having to seek counseling in the future. If you are thinking that premarital counseling might be a good idea, give us a call and allow us to support you with building a lasting relationship that has a strong foundation

SOURCES

• https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/modes/premarital-counseling
• https://allintherapyclinic.com/what-is-premarital-counseling/
• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-connected-life/201706/do-you-really-need-premarital-counseling