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Pre-Marital Prep Classes

Before you walk down the aisle together, answer these questions and take some of these premarriage classes and tests.
Most Widely Used Premarital Inventories
Here are the three premarital tests/inventories that are most commonly used by counselors, pastors, mentors, and marriage educators when working with an engaged couple.
Questions to Ask Before Walking Down the Aisle
The success or failure of a relationship may hinge on how well the couple deals with issues such as finances, sexuality, communication, conflict, parenting, in-laws, leisure time, family of origin, spirituality, expectations, and chores.
The Ten Most Important Questions to Ask
Don't get married without knowing your future spouse's thoughts on these issues that can kill a marriage. Compromise is usually not an option if the two of you disagree on these issues that can be deal breakers in a marriage.
Lower Your Odds for Divorce Before You Marry
If you are considering getting married or know a couple with thoughts of marriage, make sure you read this great article, "Will This Marriage Last?" by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman.
Premarriage Questions List
Many of you asked to have the engaged couples' questions in our articles on one page so the questions are easier to print. Here they are!
Engaged Encounter
Engaged Encounter is a marriage preparation program that takes place on a weekend. The program is available internationally.
PMI/RMI/VMI Marriage Inventories
The Premarital, Remarital, & Validating Marriage Inventories are available online for $25.00 per couple. It is a 170-item questionnaire that is available in both English and Spanish.
Premarital Couple Dialogue Questions
Here is a listing of questions and statements that are designed to stimulate premarital couple dialogue.
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