Premarital Counseling: Prevent Divorce Before Getting Married

Many of us dream that our weddings will end in choruses of“And they lived Happily Ever After” as white doves fly in waves about the procession outside of the ceremony. Life is complete bliss. There are no worries or problems with only the strength of your undying love to bind you closer to your new spouse. But when the fairy dust fades and the bills roll in, along with the ever-necessary housework, constant obligations at the office, or you and your spouse are in a disagreement about spending habits, are you still in bliss?According to Divorce Magazine, nearly 50% of marriages in the United States end in divorce. Divorces may result from a number of factors, including differences in age, religion, occupation, race, money, working environment and commitment, the impact of children, and even current events. Even if you and your mate are comfortable with all or most of these issues, much can change in the next few years. The way to combat divorce is to treat it like a potential infectious disease- beef up your immune system through preventative medicine. The preventative medicine of divorce and marital problems is learning the tools to effectively communicate, understand, and compromise with your partner. Pre-marital counseling offers training in the tools that not only mend by also prevent marital issues. Counselors are there to be yourinstructor in these matters and make the transition to married life in the real world easier and enjoyable. You will gain the skills for needed to strengthen your chances of staying together. “Pre-marital counseling is a wonderful way to prepare, notonly for your wedding, but for your life together as well,” explains Dr. Gail Smith, counselor and minister in San Diego. “Even if you have been together for many years, a few sessions of counseling gives you a chance to look at what you want as a couple.”

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