THE MARRIAGE COUNSELLING BOOK

Summary

Let me begin by extending my heartfelt congratulations to you because you’ve decided to prepare yourself for one of the most important journeys of your life—Marriage. Many couples never stop to consider how important premarital counselling is, but it is an essential stepping stone to the extraordinary adventure that marriage is designed to be.

Marriage isn’t a sprint; it is a marathon. The path to making your marriage a source of pride and joy is a journey that unfolds over time, not overnight. By dedicating your time and energy to this Premarital Counselling manual, you’re making one of the wisest decisions for the dream marriage you desire.

In this course, we will cover several important aspects of building a strong lifelong, God-honouring marriage. We will discuss:

• What Premarital Counselling would do for you Personally.


• Signs that you are Ready for Marriage.


• Making sure your Expectations are Realistic.


• Important Questions for Couples to Discuss.


• Making sure you’ve heard from God and have His peace.


• Embracing the Reality of the Marriage Covenant.


• Recognising the Five Stages or Seasons of Marriage.


• Developing a Clear Marital Vision for your Marriage.


• Understanding and Embracing your Differences.


• Conflict Resolution and Healthy Ways to Communicate.


• How to Share Roles and Responsibilities.


• How to Manage Your Finances.


• Preparing to Enjoy Sexual Intimacy. 


• Dealing Wisely with Family and In-laws.


• Keeping God at the centre of your Home and Marriage.


• Preparing Yourself for a Life of Joy, Fulfilment, and Lifelong Adventure—and much more.