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other (which all couples have) from
Premarital Counseling
overwhelming their positive ones. They have
This process of explorations allows for the what I call an emotionally intelligent marriage."
Saying “I Do” Should be
opportunity to talk about your hopes, (pg. 3) Forever
expectations, and dreams of marriage in a safe
environment. To discuss your fears and anxieties Areas of focus
For marriages to last each partner supports
about marriage, explore your personal
Understanding the foundations of love, the other's aspirations and there is a sense
readiness for marriage and the strengths you
friendship and compatibility in a of purpose in their lives together. Successful
bring to this commitment.
marriage. marriages are the ones where couples are
Most Couples only come to counseling after Household management and finances. intimately familiar with each other's world--
they marry when problems have arisen and knowing from the other's simplest look
Learning the language of Marriage.
their dreams have been injured. Doesn't it make when (s)he needs some space, knowing
Family planning and child raising.
much more sense to discover important areas the event from the past that will bring a
of compatibility and identify areas of difference The integration of In-laws. moist eyed smile. They nurture a fondness
before we marry? The role of religion. and admiration for each other--truly caring
In the excitement of planning a new life Processing fears a partner may have. about each other, being proud of the
together, couples get caught up in wedding Identifying ghosts from prior relationships. internal battles the other has fought.
plans, the honeymoon, where they will live, and Idealized versus realistic expectations. Premarital counseling can help couples
they forget (or avoid) looking at the develop an “emotionally intelligent
Hidden treasures in you and your
opportunities and challenges they are likely to marriage"
partner.
encounter after they marry. This process
prepares couples to not feel they are not going Red flags to watch for. A Word of Caution
to be completely taken by surprise by difficulties How to disagree in a problem solving It is possible that one's worst fears will be
that arise, and be able to experience the joy of manner. realized. This is a major reason why couples
growing and evolving together. Thus this can be avoid premarital counseling. You may
an exciting opportunity to learn about each
What Constitutes a Successful learn that the marriage will need to be
other and oneself much more deeply and pave Marriage? postponed for further individual or couple
the way for a long, successful and happy counseling. The purpose is to assist with
Most important is one's perspective of marriage.
marriage. difficulties and help you determine if you
Those who are successful in marriage see it as
should remain together. Although realizing
In John M. Gottman, Ph.D. and Nan Silver's book something that is far from perfect. It is a work in
there are serious problems in the
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, progress, not an ideal from the beginning. H.
relationship is very painful, it is far better to
they write "What can make a marriage work is Norman Wright (1992) provides two definitions of
learn this early before your lives are
surprisingly simple. Happily married couples love which are critical perspectives: "A person is
intertwined, children are involved, and
aren't smarter, richer, or more psychologically in love with another individual when meeting
many hurts and insecurities have
astute than others. But in their day to day lives, the emotional needs of that person becomes an
developed. Although this only occurs in a
they have hit upon a dynamic that keeps their emotional need of his or her own life Real love
minority of cases, I would be remiss to omit
negative thoughts and feelings about each means an unconditional commitment to an
this possibility.
imperfect person."
