The time between the proposal and the wedding is not just for planning purposes. It is a time to really get to know each other. Although many couples choose to live together before getting engaged, often critical topics have not been discussed. For that reason many couples elect to participate in pre-marital counseling offered by their clergy. In fact, in an effort to ensure that couples have successful marriages, many clergy make pre-marital counseling a requirement before they will perform the marriage ceremony.The purpose of pre-marital counseling is to explore strengths and weaknesses, to encourage open communication and discover differences in expectations. Touchy subjects such as finances, marital roles, family planning and parenting, and conflict resolution are brought into the open. It is this type of counseling that can cut through the glow of romance and physical attraction and focus on mental, emotional, spiritual and cultural compatibility.
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