What is Premarital Counseling and Should We Do It?

Premarital Counseling is a specialized type of counseling that focuses on engaged couples who are planning to get married. Premarital Counseling offers a safe space for couples to form a strong foundation together for collaboration in values, goals, and expectations in a future marriage. 

What Topics are Covered in Premarital Counseling?

Premarital counseling is an open space to discuss any topics that may need further clarity or guidance in forming unity within a relationship. Topics include but are not limited to:

• Finances

• Family Building

• Roles and Responsibilities

• Sex and Intimacy

• Beliefs

• Values

• Hobbies and Leisure Time

• Conflict Resolution

• Family Relationships and Boundary Setting
  

Should We Do Premarital Counseling?

If you're engaged or seriously considering it, premarital counseling is worth it, and not because anything is wrong. It's easier to talk about money, family boundaries, sex, and conflict before those topics become sources of tension. Couples often tell us the biggest benefit was discovering expectations they didn't know they had.

Premarital counseling can be especially helpful if:

• You're blending families or cultures

• You have different views on money, faith, or having children

• You tend to avoid conflict, or argue in the same loop

• You simply want to start your marriage with intention

Twogether in Texas: Save on Your Marriage License

The Couch Therapy is a Twogether in Texas provider, so you get all the benefits listed here. Texas couples who complete an approved premarital education course can receive a discount on their marriage license fee and skip the standard 72-hour waiting period.

Inclusive Premarital Counseling for Every Couple

Many premarital programs are church-based. Ours are open to couples of all religious backgrounds, spiritualities, and sexual orientations, including couples who want a non-religious approach.

Premarital Counseling offers prevention of future conflicts through open discussion and exploration of beliefs, values, and expectations. It is the first step towards working as a team. It is such a special time as a couple to learn more about each other and begin envisioning your future together. 

Premarital Options at The Couch Therapy

Choose the format that fits you:

• Premarital counseling sessions with one of our couples therapists, in McKinney, Colleyville, or online

• Our inclusive premarital workbook, available for sale online, if you'd like to work through topics together at home

Check out more details here

The Couch Therapy would be honored to walk alongside you during this special season of engagement. Make sure to include premarital counseling in your wedding planning! Reach out today! 

-Taylor Stites