Top 2 Topics in Premarital Counseling

According to ChristianityToday.com, the top two topics of premarital counseling are children and finances. One-third of the couple chose those as key issues to cover before getting married. A mere 19% claim that religion is important, while only 7% cite work-life issues.

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Legislators Propose Marriage License Discount for Counseling

Lawmakers in North Dakota recently proposed a $25 discount for couples who get at least four hours of premarital counseling before they apply for a marriage license. The bill under review would offer $25 discounts to only low-income couples who get premarital counseling. Sen. Trenbeath, suggesting all couples should be offered an incentive to get counseling, said "What are we intending to do here?"

We need more of these types of bills all over this country. And we need more Senators like Mr. Trenbeath who stand up for what's right!

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Premarital Counseling..... Welcome

Premarital counseling is extremely beneficial in giving marriages an increased chance at keeping faithful to their "till death do us part" vow. Yet, most people forego the therapy which contributes to our 50+% divorce rate. I firmly believe that one of the biggest reasons people do not undergo premarital counseling is because of lack of knowledge. Rarely, if ever do counselors advertise their services to the engaged-to-be-married population. Nor is there much information available about the benefits and ease of premarital counseling. Thus the creation of this blog. Here, you will find news, articles, success stories and updates about premarital counseling!