Our counselors meet with a lot of married couples in difficult situations. I\u2019ll confess a thought that sometimes goes through our minds is: “Why did you get married??\u201d We probably wouldn\u2019t ask that question out loud, but any experienced counselor will tell you it’s crossed their mind.<\/p>\n
A common denominator in many of these cases is that the couples had little or no premarital counsel.\u00a0Many couples, families, and churches spend great time and energy preparing for the wedding day, but few adequately prepare for the marriage.<\/p>\n
This month, BCC is focusing on premarital counseling in our online school and written resources.\u00a0We want to challenge churches, counselors, and even caring friends to make sure that couples who desire marriage are prepared for the realities they will face.<\/p>\n
Here are four of the top questions we hear about premarital counseling:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Who needs premarital counseling? <\/p>\n Since marriage is the most important earthly commitment that most people make during their lifetime, it’s important to make sure that one\u2019s marriage partner is committed to the same values and direction in their life. You would think that most couples have this settled before they get engaged, but many find themselves with doubts, and others are<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Our counselors meet with a lot of married couples in difficult situations. I\u2019ll confess a thought that sometimes goes through our minds is: \u201cWhy did you get married??\u201d We probably wouldn\u2019t ask that question out loud, but any experienced counselor will tell you it\u2019s crossed their mind. A common denominator in many of these cases is that the couples had … Read More
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