Engaged To Be Married? Here Are Some Things That Seeing A Counselor Will Help

When you're newly engaged to be married, it's exciting to think about the blissful married life that is ahead of you. While you and your soon-to-be-spouse might eagerly be anticipating your wedding, it's worthwhile to also devote some time to working on your relationship. Getting married generates a significant amount of change in your lives, and some of these changes may be tough to navigate without professional help. It's beneficial to schedule some appointments with a marriage counselor who will be able to ease this transition. Here are some things that your counselor will be able to assist you with.

Communication

Communication is one of the cornerstones of any successful marriage, so you might as well begin improving your communication skills even before you say, "I do". Try to be honest about how you struggle with communication and how you want to improve. For example, perhaps your parents always made you say your plans when you were going out as a teen, and now you don't want to do so any longer. This may make your future spouse feel as though you don't want to communicate with him or her, when the reality is that you may simply need a break from giving these details. Your counseling session will help you to both better understand each other in this regard.

Expectations

Before you're married, it's easy to have expectations about how your marriage may look — and these may mimic your parents' marriage. Unless your partner has the same expectations as you, however, conflicts may arise. Your marriage counselor is skilled at helping each of you to list your expectations, identify common ground, and find areas in which you see things differently. You can then break down each of these differences and work on them carefully, helping both of you be prepared for when these challenges inevitably arise.

Time Together

Many newly married couples struggle with the concept of spending time together. After years of living independently, it's common to still want your own space — but if your partner doesn't understand this desire, he or she may feel hurt when you wish to be alone. Your marriage counselor will help each of you dive into your expectations for time spent together, as well as make each of you understand that you might not see things the same way as your soon-to-be spouse — and that that's OK. With this knowledge, you can make plans to cater to each person. For example, on a weekend, you might spend part of Saturday doing things together and the other part of the day independently.

For more information, you will want to contact a company such as Fleming  Associates.