The Premarital Handbook for Couples

Getting ready for marriage involves more than planning a wedding. It means preparing to build a life together.The Premarital Handbook for Couples is a practical guide to having those conversations before you say 'I do.'Written by Renée Clark, a former Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) who specialized in couples therapy, this handbook helps couples move beyond simply asking whether they love each other and begin exploring how they intend to build a life together.Inside, you will explore how to:Talk honestly about what marriage means to each of youIdentify expectations you may be bringing into marriage without realizing itDiscuss money, debt, spending, saving, and financial responsibilitiesExplore career goals and decisions about where and how you want to liveTalk about children and your expectations surrounding parenthoodDiscuss sex, affection, intimacy, and changing needsNavigate relationships with parents, relatives, friends, and future in-lawsDivide household responsibilities without relying on unspoken assumptionsUnderstand differences in values, beliefs, traditions, and prioritiesTalk about boundaries, independence, privacy, and togethernessDiscuss how you want to approach disagreements and major decisionsCreate a shared vision for the marriage you are preparing to buildWhether your wedding is approaching or marriage is simply becoming part of the conversation, The Premarital Handbook for Couples will help you slow down, look beyond the wedding day, and talk about the marriage that comes afterward.