I've been engaged for about four months and I really want to do some sort of conseling for the two of us. I grew up in a divorced home and am terrified that I will end up like others in my family.
So, i was wondering, what I should expect and when should we do it? Any good books and or work books that we could go through?
Re: premarital counseling
[QUOTE]My fiance and I are also doing premarital counseling with a pastor from church, though we haven't started yet. One book that we read together on our own though was called <strong>His Needs, Her Needs (can't remember the author, sorry</strong>!). It was really helpful in encouraging us to think through our expectations for marriage and what is important to each of us, and it talks a lot about how/why affairs happen. I definitely wouldn't use the book as a substitute for premarital counseling, but it is an interesting read and sparked some good discussions for us! We're also going to read The Five Love Languages, which we've heard is also very good.
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Willard Harley. I just picked it up a few days ago. Can't wait to read it!
We are not getting married in the church so that limits many of our possibilties.
irshis20 : When will you be attending the EE? I read about it and it looks neat. I'd like to hear how it goes for you guys. Are you catholic?
In fact, I see you are in Atlanta. We actually live in Augusta, but did the Atlanta one bc they don't have one for Augusta. The people that put it on are awesome. It was a great weekend for us. If you need any more info or have questions, just page me on the June board or PM.