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BEFORE WE BEGIN
(Pre-Marital Counseling for Couples Who Mean It.)



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Before You Say “I Do."

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.

Location

140 Prospect Ave. Suite R
​Kirkwood, MO 63122

(314) 498-8676
[email protected]

  • Home
  • Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents (ACEIP)
  • The Empowered Path (for men)
  • Before We Begin (Pre-Marital Counseling)
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  • Contact