The Seven Conversations that Matter Most in a Relationship

Premarital Counseling

When you decide to get married, you are likely to experience mixed emotions. Premarital counseling can help prepare you for the marriage. It will help you build a strong, healthy relationship before your union and also after your wedding. Relationships go through seasons; sometimes, the winters are so frigid that it makes you feel like there is no spring warming in sight. 

Sometimes reconnecting with your partner requires nerve-wracking snow shoveling; other times, it is a matter of trudging through minor disruptions. With that said, if you are engaged or newlywed, some conversations can help you prepare for the difficulties ahead. By talking with your partner, you can connect and fall in love with them over and again. 

You may wonder about which conversations you should have with your life mate to strengthen your relationship. No matter what phase of life you are going through, having the below-mentioned seven conversations will help you prepare and begin with a solid, shared goal of connection and success in your relationship. In addition, they will aid you in reinvigorating the passion and intimacy with your partner throughout marital life. 

Family

The decision to have children is important and for many very exciting! However, around two-thirds of couples experience a significant drop in relationship satisfaction after a baby is born, and this can extend with the addition of more. Talking about expectations for timing, shared responsibilities, and parenting styles ahead of time can greatly increase your potential to minimize conflict and maximize fulfillment during this special time. Many couples decide not to have children at all; an honest and direct conversation about this before marriage can open up the rest of your lives together to focus on other, equally important and exciting shared goals.   

Trust and Commitment

Showing your partner that you trust them by cherishing them will help you in building a deep connection. You can do that by praising your life mate on little things. Having expectations of affection, intimacy, high value, respect, time together, etc. are common. However, some things may not happen exactly the way you expected. At that time, try to avoid complaining about minor issues and stay committed by accepting your partner as she or he is. Commitment is not just about fidelity, but also about committing to your partner’s life goals, shared and individual. Trust is built when we show up for our partner over and over again in meaningful ways during big things and small. Talking about goals before marriage helps build a map of all the ways you can look forward to supporting one another as you journey through life together.

Growth and Spirituality

Since change is the only constant in a relationship, you must accommodate the growth of your partner. Keep in mind that relationships are more than two individuals living life together. These connections can translate the stories of transformation. 

Work and Money

Discover what money means to your partner and yourself. Once you have determined that, you will be able to resolve the conflicts that you two may have around money. Note that money issues are not always the amount you get in a home. Rather it is more about what money means to you.

Sex and Intimacy

Intimacy and romance keep a relationship passionate and happy. Having an ongoing and always growing conversation about these things will help you keep the relationship strong. While talking about it may seem difficult for you in the beginning, it becomes easier and more comfortable when you do it more.

Fun and Adventure

Adventure and play are among the most important components of a successful relationship. It is fine if you and your partner have different perspectives regarding fun and adventure. You must respect your partner’s unique sense of adventure. 

Conflict

Although conflict happens in every relationship, it may become worse over time. Make sure to listen to your partner’s point-of-view; it will help you know your partner better. Furthermore, it allows you to develop deeper intimacy since you will discuss the differences and work through it. Learning how to navigate conflict in premarital counseling might be the greatest gift you can give one another before beginning the marriage.

Premarital Counseling- Your Way to a Successful Relationship

Having these conversations can help you keep your relationship healthy regardless of the challenges you will go through after your marriage. While these conversation-based strategies will help you live a joyful marital life, approaching a professional for premarital counseling will prepare you to empower your relationship. If you are searching for proficient counseling experts, you can talk with our Client Care Coordinator, Tamara Gleason, today at 678-999-3390 for more information about our Premarital Counseling services, or click the link below to learn more.

COUPLES THERAPY & MARRIAGE COUNSELING IN ATLANTA

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