The Couples Expert

Hello and welcome to this encore presentation of The Couples Expert. This is episode 177 of our show. This podcast originally aired in January of 2017.   Today Stuart discusses how couples should go about preparing for marriage. If you’re in a love relationship with your partner and you’re planning a wedding, or if you have friends and family that are going to be married, this podcast is for you. Marriage is big step, and The Couples Expert is here to help you set off on the right path to a successful and happy married life. Stuart welcomes guest and colleague Kelsey Blythe who had joined The Couples Expert staff at the time of this podcast to discuss premarital counseling and issues surrounding getting ready for marriage. What you’ll learn from today’s podcast: Working on maintaining your relationship is vitally important to a happy marriage 9:50 Premarital counseling gives you a roadmap to marriage and commitment  17:30 Emotionally Focused Therapy as the basis for premarital counseling strengthens your con