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Sunday, December 29, 2013

Importance Of Counseling Before Marriage

By Jeannie Chapman


In most places marriage is considered a rite of passage. This is why it is advisable to get into it knowing everything there is to know about this institution. Since marriage is a long time investment and not many people are experienced, except people who have been in previous marriages, it is recommendable to seek counseling. This gives you a rough idea on what to expect from your partner and how to live harmoniously. This also gives the couple several ways of solving conflicts or misunderstandings in an amicable way.

While relationship and premarital psychoanalysis is meant for every couple before marriage, some choose not to attend these sessions though there are particular cases where the couples have to see a counselor. A case where couples are of different faith believes they will need the help of a counselor to merge the difference and come up with a plan of how they will nurture their marriage.

Two very young people who have decided to get married may not know the challenges of marriage. A counselor is able to take them through what to expect when they are married and their duties to ensure they are well informed and prepared for the lifelong commitment. There are special cases of couples or one partner who has had an abusive past. A counselor is able to help them get over past emotions and be able to trust and rely on each other.

Counselors also come in handy in situations when the relationship is a little different from the normal. In relationships where one person has psychological disorders or physical disabilities, the other person has to learn to accommodate their partners and their needs. This includes making sacrifices in their lifestyles and learning to put the needs of the other party and the marriage before theirs. It is also important for people who have health issues. In cases where one of the couple has a drug abuse problem, psychoanalysis is very necessary.

Once a relationship has advanced and the couple is engaged, the marriage is now almost inevitable. At this moment in some states premarital psychoanalysis is recommended by the law. The couple is counseled on family planning practices and how to relate to their partners. They are also enlightened on the legal practices and regulations that govern marriages.

The other type of psychoanalysis is therapy psychoanalysis. This deals in topics like substance abuse or a case where a partner could be having a certain bad behavior that they feel hard to let go. This type also covers emotional stress emanating from the past abuse. The counselor helps the couple solve these problems including medical concerns.

Specialized psychoanalysis covers a wide range of topics like finances which handles every topic about money that may arise in marriage. Parenting is under this category and it guides couples on what to expect when they decide to start bearing children and raising them. Career counseling deals with matters concerning career path and how to work together to ensure each partner is fulfilled in their career and the relationship. Family counseling is concerned with couples who already have kids from past relationships.

Engaged couples can seek help from churches or offices licensed to officiate marriage on how to get counseling. They are required to attend a number of specified sessions to finish their program. The most important thing is that at the end of the sessions they are well equipped to start the journey of marriage with a common goal.




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