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Premarital



Newly engaged? Thinking about a committed relationship? How exciting! Such a wonderful new experience deserves to last forever. That's where I can help. I specialize in helping couples stay on the path towards a more connected and long lasting relationship. I can help you get a head start to get the most out of your new relationship. 




I cover the following topics: 
  • Decision making                                                                 
  • Communication
  • Conflict-Resolution
  • Developing and maintaining intimacy                                  
  • Balancing work and family
  • Parenting
  • In-laws
  • Strengthening your bond
  • Deepening friendship (One thing I like my clients to keep in mind is that happy marriages are based on a deep friendship)
    You may wonder why you should be a part of this program if your relationship is strong already. 
One of the ways to think about it is this: Your relationship is like a car. When you first buy the car, it runs smoothly; the engine purrs, the exterior glimmers, the windows shine. As time passes, maybe a few months go by, and your car will run into some problems; whose doesn't? Your car's tire may get punctured by a sharp stone on the road, or the engine might start to fail. You'll need to get your car looked at by a professional and buy a toolbox with some tools to help you fix the problem; maybe an air pump or an instruction manual. 

   
     What the pre-marital program does is it gives you that toolbox right when you get the car, so that you'll be ready when something inevitably happens. Why not keep that car in tip-top shape? Professional experience has shown me that this program gives you a great head start in dealing with both predicted and unpredicted stressors in your life, just like the sharp stone in the road that punctured your tire. Research also shows that pre-marital programs lead to long lasting relationships. So why should you take an interest in this program? Your relationship is worth it. Let me help you get that head start.




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