In part one, I shared 43 pre-marriage counseling questions that you and your partner should ponder.
As I stated in my first post, it’s well worth your time to contemplate these questions. If- on the off chance you aren’t convinced- let me offer more reasons why:
So… without further ado, let’s look at 39 more premarital counseling questions you should consider before walking down the aisle.
You may assume that your partner will be good at some of things your parent was good at. Or you may have unrealized expectations that your partner will execute the tasks that your parent traditionally did… but this rarely happens.
Therefore, it is a good idea to gain clarity about your expectations with the prompts below:
Frequent sex (up to a point) leads to happier marriages.
Use these premarital counseling prompts to gain a greater understanding of the expectations each of you have around sex and intimacy:
Conflict is part of the deal when you decide to get married. Researchers have found that nearly ⅔ of conflict doesn’t have resolution.
This is because most fights have to do with personality differences and individual needs. While these may not be resolved, you and your partner do have some choices in how to deal with conflict!
Couples can learn to effectively communicate about these issues or they can argue.
The questions below may help you to pinpoint strengths and growth opportunities regarding conflict:
Studies have shown that social media can play a role in jeopardizing marital relationships.
Here are some questions that you may not have considered:
In the meantime, are you ready to give therapy a go?
Free free to contact me directly if you have questions or to schedule a brief call to see if I might be able to support you as you journey forward.
Jill
As a marriage and family therapist, I also offer:
Relationship Counseling
Individual Counseling