Premarital counseling helps the couple prepare for the next big step—not the wedding, but marriage. The couple can build a secure foundation and prepare for a healthy relationship. Research shows that couples who completed premarital counseling had higher marital satisfaction, and their divorce rates were 30% lower than couples who did not participate in premarital counseling.
Premarital counseling can:
- Build Attachment with each other; attachment is the foundation of love and feeling safe.
- Teach conflict resolution skills
- Strengthen communication skills to solve problems together
- Prevent resentment from building up
- Manage differences around important topics
- Address fears of getting married
- Set realistic goals and expectations for building a life together
- Start conversations on complex topics such as money, in-laws
- Teach the importance of touch and physical interactions in building an affection and loving relationship.