When you and your partner begin premarital counseling, your counselor will want to get to know you both as well as your relationship. In order to accomplish this, they will ask questions around the following:
- Common interests and activities
- Marital expectations
- Budget and Finance
- Children and parenting
- Intimacy
If there is a particular area that they feel needs to be explored further (for example, you note that you and your partner have very different spending habits and views on money), they’ll guide the conversation in the given direction.
Michelle and Jose are getting everything ready for their wedding: they’ve finally booked their venue, decided on their catering company, hired a band, and sent out all of their wedding invitations. They’re both excited (and a little nervous) for the big day, but elated to finally tie the knot, after spending 10 loving years together. That being said, they each have concerns about marriage: Both of their parents divorced when Michelle and Jose were teenagers, and the two have been cautious of the idea of marriage ever since. And so, they decide to work with a premarital counselor.
“A good marriage is one which allows for change and growth in the individuals and in the way they express their love.” –Pearl Buck
Premarital counseling helps Michelle and Jose work through their marital concerns, as well as issues that have been a problem in their relationship. They build a solid foundation for their next commitment, and they feel more than ready to say “I do” in just a few short months.
If you and your partner are interested in premarital counseling, after becoming recently engaged or talking about the possibility of marriage, reach out to Thriveworks Virginia Beach, VA (Great Neck). We have premarital counselors who know how to help couples work through their current problems and best prepare their relationship for this next-level commitment. Call us today at (757) 347-3155 to schedule a premarital counseling session and set your relationship up for marriage success.
Should We Work with a Premarital Counselor?
Are you contemplating the decision to seek premarital counseling? In our experience, even the happiest and strongest couples can benefit from working with a premarital counselor. For example, it can benefit couples who are struggling with commitment issues; it can help couples who can’t seem to resolve a constant problem in their relationship; and it can benefit couples who want to build the strongest foundation for their future marriage, equipped with tools for resolving future issues. In summary, a premarital counselor aims to help their clients improve their current relationship and best prepare it for marriage.
Studies show that premarital counseling truly helps couples resolve their nerves pre-wedding as well as reduces rates of divorce. Remember: Your relationship doesn’t have to be in a state of suffering to benefit from premarital counseling. That being said, a premarital counselor at Thriveworks Virginia Beach, VA (Great Neck) can help you work through current problems, like:
- Intimacy or sex issues
- Money problems
- Role expectations
- Marriage jitters
- Visions for the future
- Communication techniques
If you and your partner are celebrating your engagement or even considering the possibility of marriage, think about working with a premarital counselor. Here at Thriveworks Virginia Beach, VA (Great Neck), we have premarital counselors who possess the skills, training, and experience to help you move forward in the right direction.
Work with a Premarital Counselor at Thriveworks Virginia Beach, VA (Great Neck)
Here at Thriveworks, we strive to help people live happy and successful lives. And we understand that for many, this means finding and creating a happy, fulfilling relationship. Our premarital counselors can help you strengthen your relationship and prepare yourselves for marriage. Just give us a call at (757) 347-3155 to set up your first session.
A scheduling specialist will greet you and help you set up an appointment at your earliest convenience. To best accommodate our clients, many of our providers offer flexible hours, which enable them to have appointments in the evenings and on the weekends. Why? Because we know that coming in for a daytime appointment is difficult for working individuals, especially when there are two people and two schedules to account for! Additionally, we work with most major insurance companies.
The premarital counselors at Thriveworks Virginia Beach, VA (Great Neck) are excited to have the chance to work with you. When you’re ready to schedule your first appointment, just give us a call. We’ll be ready!
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