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Why Marriage Counseling Should Be An Important Part Of Your Wedding Preparations

1 November 2017 by Wayne Owens

Now that you're planning your wedding, it's a good idea to consider including marriage counseling in your overall plans—here's why:

Learn to Cope Together

There are problems to work through in every marriage no matter how long a couple has been together, so instead of trying to avoid problems altogether as you grow your life together, your marriage counselor will help you and your soon-to-be spouse anticipate problems that seem to be ahead and learn how to cope with them together as a team. You'll learn to compromise with one another, support each other when tough decisions are made, and work together when personal problems get in the way of your happiness.

Improve Your Communication Skills

It's important that you and your new spouse understand how to show appreciation to one another and how to share your grievances in a positive manner that makes you stronger as opposed to breaking you apart. An experienced marriage counselor will work with you together and one-on-one if necessary to strengthen your relationship and communication skills. You can expect to identify areas within your relationship that are potentially controversial and learn how to utilize conflict resolution techniques to put an end to the controversies as they arise throughout the years.

Plan Better for the Future

Your marriage counselor can also help you better plan for your future by making sure that both you and your partner are on the same track and understand each others future wants, needs, and dreams. You'll discuss everything from career goals to the number of children you want to have and ensure that a solid plan is put in place before those wedding bells ring. And you are sure to learn tips and techniques for supporting each other if some of your discussed plans and dreams don't come to fruition as you expect.

Reduce the Chance of Divorce

Because of all the skills you'll learn during marriage counseling, you and your spouse will be prepared to handle any issues that come your way, good and bad. You'll be able to work problems out without alienating one another, and you will be able to support each other even if you don't feel particularly supportive. And you can always get support from your marriage counselor if a problem ever seems to big to tackle alone.

With these benefits in mind, it's easy to understand why marriage counseling is such an important aspect of preparing for your upcoming wedding and beyond.

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