Congratulations on taking the next step in your relationship!

Are you eager to build a strong foundation for your future together, but unsure of where to start?

Navigating the complexities of marriage can be challenging, especially when faced with differing backgrounds, values, and expectations. You may find yourselves wondering how to effectively communicate, resolve conflicts, and maintain a healthy relationship in the long term.

Premarital counseling provides a valuable opportunity to address these questions and more, setting you and your partner up for success as you embark on this new chapter of your lives together.

Embarking on the journey of marriage is a significant milestone, and it's natural to have questions and concerns along the way. Research suggests that couples who participate in premarital counseling experience greater marital satisfaction and lower divorce rates compared to those who do not.

Premarital counseling is not just for couples experiencing problems or conflicts; it's a proactive step towards building a strong and resilient relationship. By investing in premarital counseling, you're demonstrating your commitment to your partner and your future together.

With the guidance of a skilled therapist, you can gain valuable insights into your relationship, identify areas of strength and growth, and develop practical tools and strategies to navigate challenges as they arise.

At Forward Together Counseling, we offer several options for premarital counseling to meet your unique needs and preferences.

• PREPARE/ENRICH program for premarital counseling. PREPARE/ENRICH is a research based assessment program that helps you identify unique strengths and potential areas for growth as a couple. The program includes topics that range from family background to financial management styles.

  • Usually completed in four sessions, each lasting 80 minutes each

• Topic focused sessions

  • If you and your partner know of specific areas that you want to focus on, we can design sessions for you! For instance, if you are coming from different faith backgrounds, you may want to use premarital counseling to gain a better understanding of your partner’s faith and gain tools to work through the challenges that might come up over time.

• Create your own

  • We can utilize PREPARE/ENRICH, the Gottman Relationship Checkup, and your own knowledge of your relationship to design a program that will work for you—in time, budget, and skills.

Still have questions? Here are some common concerns people have about pre-marital counseling:

We're not sure if premarital counseling is necessary.

Premarital counseling provides a valuable opportunity to strengthen your relationship, build communication skills, and address potential areas of conflict before they become major issues. Investing in your relationship now can help prevent problems down the road and set you up for a successful marriage.

We don't have enough time/money for counseling.

We offer flexible scheduling options and most pre-marital sessions happen only about once per month. We also have several different package options and providers to ensure that premarital counseling is accessible to you. Think of it as an investment in your future together—one that can pay dividends in the form of a strong, healthy relationship.

Ready to invest in your future together?

Contact us today to schedule a free 15-minute consultation and learn more about how premarital counseling at Forward Together can help you build a strong foundation for your marriage.