{"id":63679,"date":"2021-03-03T05:44:11","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T05:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=63679"},"modified":"2023-06-01T05:12:10","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T05:12:10","slug":"what-is-offered-in-a-pre-marriage-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/pre-marriage\/what-is-offered-in-a-pre-marriage-course\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Offered in an Online Pre-marriage Course?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63682\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/what-is-offered-in-an-online-pre-marriage-course.jpg\" alt=\"Happy Husband Wife Newlyweds Rest On Sofa Hold Laptop Choose Furniture For New Home Buy Consumer Goods Online\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever wondered what is offered in a pre-marriage course or whether you should take one at all?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2017&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mnu.edu\/graduate\/blogs-ideas\/the-state-of-marriage-counseling-study\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lsquo;The State of Marriage Counseling Study&rsquo;<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sheds light on many interesting counseling statistics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of 1000 engaged, married, and divorced study participants, <\/span><b>49% said they had attended some form of counseling <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with their partner, and <\/span><b>23% of participants attended counseling before getting married<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attending counseling before tying the knot is a great way to prepare for marriage. Doing so will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/things-couple-can-do-to-strengthen-a-marriage\/\">strengthen the relationship<\/a> and make couples feel confident in saying, &ldquo;I do.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&rsquo;s where an online pre-marriage course and pre-marriage questions come into play. Keep reading to find out the benefits of an online marriage course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what is offered in a pre-marriage course?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to get the right answers to your lingering questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online-pre-marriage-course-%E2%80%93-what-is-it-all-about\"><\/span>Online pre-marriage course &ndash; what is it all about?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An online marriage course is a lesson plan designed with different chapters or sections for you and your partner to go through.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The content is designed by professionals. The outline is easy to follow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each section covers a different topic, such as compassion or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/effective-relationship-communication-skills\/\">communication skills<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost varies depending on what type of course you pick, but can range anywhere from $50 to $400.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/pre-marriage\/what-is-a-pre-marriage-course\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is a Pre-marriage Course?<\/span><\/i><\/a>\r\n<\/pre>\n<p><strong>Watch this video to learn more:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g2vO4vdV6-0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-does-a-pre-marriage-class-work\"><\/span>How does a pre-marriage class work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&rsquo;ve likely heard of marriage counseling before. It is a great way to prepare for marriage and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-to-strengthen-your-relationship-connection\/\">strengthen your connection<\/a> with your partner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what is offered in a pre-marriage course or to put it this way, what can you expect from a pre-marriage course?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pre-marriage course takes a cohesive approach towards helping couples learn what it takes to make a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/marriage-fitness\/six-marriage-health-indicators\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marriage healthy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some courses start with a pre-assessment to help you become self-aware of where you are as a couple when it comes to your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/counseling\/managing-expectations-in-your-marriage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">expectations from each other<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other aspects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then they define each important aspect of a healthy marriage and explain how each aspect helps you do so<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, they guide you on how to go about building the right foundation for that aspect and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/solutions-for-8-common-relationship-issues\/\">how to resolve problems<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some courses offer workshop exercises and quizzes to help you put the ideas into practice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Couples can go through each section at their leisure and implement the lessons in their lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><b>What kind of pre-marriage counseling questions are asked?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Couples are asked personal questions for self-reflection in the assessments and activity sheets. The only person you are answering to is yourself and your spouse.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-figure-which-online-marriage-course-is-right-for-me\"><\/span>How to figure which online marriage course is right for me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63683\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/how-to-figure-which-online-marriage-course-is-right-for-me.jpg\" alt=\"Happy Marriage Counselor Smiling To His Clients, Using Video Chat App\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With so many online options to choose from, how can you tell which pre-marriage online course is the right fit for you and your partner?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To know what is offered in a marriage course, the primary step entails picking up the right course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Identify your objectives<\/b><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do you want to take an online marriage course?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you need to do some Catholic pre-marriage courses as part of a Cana before using the church as your wedding venue?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking to recommit to your partner or enhance your communication skills?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/signs-of-a-miserable-marriage\/\">miserable marriage<\/a> and need help?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><p><b>Enroll in a pre-marriage course today to build a relationship that you&rsquo;ve dreamed of!<\/b><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/pre-marriage\/when-should-i-take-a-pre-marriage-course\/\"><i>When Should I Take a Pre-marriage Course<\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-are-the-benefits-of-pre-marriage-classes\"><\/span>What are the benefits of pre-marriage classes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know what is offered in a pre-marriage course, let us have a look at some of the key benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&rsquo;re answering a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/pre-marriage\/premarital-counseling-questionnaire\/\">pre-marriage questionnaire<\/a> for couples or taking an online marriage course, your relationship will benefit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication is the foundation of a great marriage and has been proven to make couples feel more&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4852543\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">satisfied and positive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about the relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Taking an online class will teach you how to:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communicate through various techniques<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn each other&rsquo;s triggers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/integrity-in-relationships\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice honesty<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn how to resolve conflict<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The class also goes over various aspects of intimacy, which&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15931222\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boosts trust<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3805974\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduces stress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnas.org\/doi\/10.1073\/pnas.1314190110\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contributes to fidelity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After taking an online marriage class, couples will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/understand-your-partner\/\">understand each other<\/a> better. They will be able to face challenges as a team instead of letting differences tear the relationship down.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In times of uncertainty when a relationship&rsquo;s foundations may feel weakened, a marriage class can sometimes bring things into perspective to make the road ahead easier for a couple.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><em><b>Related Reading:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/pre-marriage\/best-pre-marriage-course\/\">Best Pre-marriage Course of 2020 That You Can Take Online<\/a><\/em><\/pre>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-do-I-take-an-online-pre-marriage-class\"><\/span>How do I take an online pre-marriage class?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going through an online class may be a new concept for you, and you may be left with many questions about how to sign up for the course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having discussed what is offered in a pre-marriage course, here is what you need to know about taking up such a course.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Signing up<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some course providers require you to be present at a certain venue, while others allow you to take the course right in the privacy and comfort of your home. There are even courses that are run by communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some providers only offer a standard course, while some offer upgrades where higher tiers have additional content, including videos and additional exercises. Some courses simply offer lesson plans and a journal to keep track of things on a regular basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Length of the course<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This depends on what you choose. Classes range anywhere from 2 to 5 hours, respectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may complete self-guided courses in an afternoon or over a few weeks. This makes them perfect for busy couples.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Should you do it alone or as a couple?<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many pre-marriage courses are designed so that you can do either.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Couples can go through the content together or separately &ndash; though together is always a great idea because it allows you to talk about what you&rsquo;re learning and put the lessons into practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is offered in a pre-marriage course? Plenty!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By taking a marriage course online, couples will learn to resolve conflict in a healthy manner, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/communication\/6-effective-ways-for-communication\/\">communicate effectively<\/a>, and continue <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/teamwork-in-your-marriage\/\">growing as a team<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/pre-marriage\/best-pre-marriage-course\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Pre-marriage Course of 2020 That You Can Take Online<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marriage-courses-for-every-couple\"><\/span>Marriage courses for every couple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63684\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/marriage-courses-for-every-couple.jpg\" alt=\"Newlywed Couple Dancing In Dance Hall At Wedding Party\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from premarital courses, there are other courses available for couples at various stages of their relationship:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Courses for newlyweds<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/marriage-courses\/\"><b>Courses for newlyweds<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or designed for partners who want to understand the fundamentals of marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such courses are good for any couple that wants to build a happy relationship, boost intimacy, and strengthen bonds for any challenges that come their way. They have content that&rsquo;s practical and informative enough to help struggling couples radically transform their marital situation and foster a stronger connection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Courses to save marriage<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/marriage-courses\/save-my-marriage-course\"><b>Courses to save marriage<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for couples who are on the brink of separation or divorce. Such courses are centered around several aspects including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raising awareness about what went wrong in the relationship<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping you recognize unhealthy behaviors, such as addictions, always expressing contempt for each other, financial dishonesty, not fighting fair, abusing your spouse, neglecting intimacy, not working as a team and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping you learn how to rebuild trust, learn to forgive, and open a dialogue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipping you to devise an action plan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facilitating better marriage communication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empowering you to combat marital challenges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping you rebuild your marriage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you pinpoint what your relationship needs, you can match the course contents to your objectives.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/pre-marriage\/pre-marriage-course-cost\/\">How Much Does a Pre-Marriage Course Cost?<\/a><\/em><\/pre>\n<h3><b>Get involved in building your relationship&rsquo;s foundation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every couple wants their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/14-ways-to-keep-your-relationship-strong-healthy-and-happy\/\">marriage to be healthy and happy<\/a> but many feel that it&rsquo;s hard to keep it that way. Some partners even feel that being with their significant other is not easy. But it&rsquo;s not impossible to do so.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To deal with this, it&rsquo;s important to make the right beginning or make a new beginning, if needed, with the right marriage course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Watch:<\/b><br><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qq_HZGZ1GxE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wondered what is offered in a pre-marriage course or whether you should take one at all? The 2017&nbsp;&lsquo;The State of Marriage Counseling Study&rsquo;&nbsp;sheds light on many interesting counseling statistics. Of 1000 engaged, married, and divorced study participants, 49% said they had attended some form of counseling with their partner, and 23% of participants attended counseling before getting married. Attending counseling before tying the knot is a great way to prepare for marriage. Doing so will strengthen the relationship and make couples feel confident in saying, &ldquo;I do.&rdquo; That&rsquo;s where an online pre-marriage course and pre-marriage questions come <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1419,"featured_media":63682,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[21],"tags":[2618],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63679"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1419"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63679"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63679\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":66483,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63679\/revisions\/66483"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/63682"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63679"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=63679"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=63679"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}