Why Pre-Marital Marriage Counseling Is so Important
With divorce rates at around the 50% mark in the U.S., most couples are making the decision to be more prepared for the reality and challenges of their marriage, before taking the final step. Marriage counseling before marriage is usually the first step. While there are various sources for advice, pre-marital therapy can be more effective. Determining issues of compatibility, in addition to each person’s values, can be vital for a successful marriage.
There will always be certain issues couples are unable to compromise with, and if these are apparent, it is vital to determine and address them first before making any type of commitment. Pre-marital therapy can be an excellent resource for learning more about our respective partners, and this kind of therapy is supposed to help create a deeper level of communication. Having good communication is crucial for any relationship, more so with a marriage. When choosing a counselor, make sure to ask questions regarding what topics will be covered during the sessions.
Several couples sometimes look to their churches and clergy for pre-marital help. This is an excellent idea for couples that share the same faith and believe it to be a pivotal part of their relationship. But it is also vital for couples that don’t share the same faith or for couples in which one partner practices their religion, and the other does not. Religious compatibility sometimes can be a huge stumbling block in a relationship. Also, there are some churches that will not marry a member who is outside their faith.
Ensure you choose a counselor who is objective to oversee your pre-marital marriage counseling. Some therapists could be on the subjective side and be more concerned with individual needs than they are with seeing what is better for the couple as a unit. You could end up scrapping your marriage after this type of confrontation, and this is may not be what is best in the situation.
Call Koepke Marriage And Family & Mental Health Counseling, PLLC, based in Erie County, NY.
(716) 688-5002.