Pre-Marital Counseling
Premarital counseling guides new couples to be prepared to be married. Couples receive tools, approaches and understanding of what it takes to build a strong relationship that is loving and supportive for the long term. It helps the couple address expectations of each other and understand each other without false pretenses so that they enter the marriage whole. Premarital counsel opens up conversations that should be held but have not so that the reality of the commitment with each other is clear.
An important reason couples should choose to have premarital counseling is to learn what their marriage will be about and how they will enter the marriage as well as keep the marriage growing. With the support and guidance of Heavenly Counseling couples will be encouraged to have those uncomfortable conversations, such as how much sex to expect, who is going to cook, religious beliefs, family structure beliefs, past hurts, present expectations and who controls the household finances, just to touch base on a few.
“Enter the Marriage Whole” and enter equally yoked.
Conversations are uncomfortable because they create an environment of vulnerability for both partners and forces communication that brings up valid questions that need to be answered. The chance of divorce is decreased, when there is no more hiding and everything is brought to the table before you say “I Do”.
Even though some conversations about each person's needs, expectations and wants may be uncomfortable, they are extremely important. Through these types of conversations, root issues about each person are identified and resolved before entering the marriage, which allows for trust and loyalty to be strengthened.
Premarital counseling is even more important to second marriage couples, because the counseling can help to stop each person from making the same mistakes in their next marriage.
As a faith-based counseling service, we also help couples address issues that arise in relationships due to religious differences. Our goal is not to convert anyone, but rather to help couples reveal more of the truth and establish mutual understanding for each other's religious choices, even if they don’t have one.
Understanding Differences and Expectations with Pre-Marital Counseling
When couples have an increased understanding of their differences and expectations, they are better prepared for a successful marriage where they can enjoy the greater reward of a relationship rooted in empathy.
When you seek professional help with Heavenly Counsel, you and your partner learn to become more secure with one another by:
● Openly and honestly communicating
● Identifying and resolving issues before they create conflict
● Working on yourself (and putting ego to the side)
● Reconnecting and dating
● Showing appreciation and affection
● Being patient and persistent
● Seeking common ground
● Expressing empathy
With Heavenly Counsel, you and your partner will strengthen your relationship with the pre-marital counseling service, you will increase your commitment to each other and become more confident that you will have a successful marriage together. Contact us now to schedule an appointment.