She thinks a budget is romantic. He thinks the in-laws should come with an escape hatch. Welcome to marriage prep—where love meets logistics. I get it. You’re in love. You’re picking out signature cocktails and color palettes. But have you picked out a strategy for handling money fights, mismatched libidos, or Aunt Karen’s uninvited opinions? Here’s the Reality Check:
The average wedding costs $30,000–$35,000.
The average divorce? $15,000–$30,000—plus therapy, legal bills, and who gets the dog.
Over 50% of marriages end in divorce, and most within the first 7 years.
Now for the Good News: Couples who do pre-marital counseling are:
31% less likely to divorce
Report higher satisfaction, stronger communication, and a better sex life (yes, really)
Less likely to fight over toothpaste, thermostat settings, or whose turn it is to unload the dishwasher
Some of What We Will Cover (Hint: All the Stuff You’re Avoiding):
Attachment Styles: Because “clingy” and “emotionally unavailable” are not your love languages.
How to Fight Fair: Learn to disagree without turning it into a Netflix docuseries.
Sex & Intimacy: Expectations, boundaries, mismatches—and how to keep it hot after five years and a Costco membership.
Money: Spenders, savers, and secret Amazon Prime orders—let’s get honest.
In-Laws: Because love may be blind, but marriage is wide open to extended family.
Shared Goals: From dream homes to dog breeds to whether you’re a “Christmas tree up in November” couple.
Each week, you'll get real talk, expert guidance, and take-home exercises designed to help you connect deeply (and maybe even laugh while doing it). The Commitment
4 months of weekly sessions
Real conversations, practical tools, no trust falls
The Bottom Line: You’re investing in a wedding. Why not invest in the marriage too? Let’s make sure your “forever” comes with the tools to handle whatever life throws your way.