If you are in a committed relationship and want to deepen your understanding of one another, considering engagement, or are already engaged and would like to prepare for the next big step in your lives together, pre-marital therapy may be right for you.

It’s natural to have doubts about the future, committing to each other, or getting married, especially when the rate of divorce is hovering around 40%-50% for first time marriages, and even higher for second and third marriages. But studies show that pre-marital therapy is effective in preventing risk of divorce by teaching you how to tackle the issues that come up before they get out of hand. Maybe you haven’t had these conversations yet out of fear of what may come up, or simply not knowing where to start. Pre-marital therapy can be a valuable asset to the foundation of your marriage as you gain tools and insights into your partnership.