How Do You Go On A Pre-Marriage Couples Retreat?
Reserve a weekend of peace and solitude before you say “I Do” by signing up for a pre-marriage couples counseling retreat. The steps you take now may save your marriage in the future. Determine your availability. Pre-marriage counseling retreats usually last a weekend, but day-long and week-long sessions are also possibilities. Some retreats host many couples at a time while others host only one couple. Find a retreat. Religious organizations run many of these retreats. For example, Catholic ministries throughout the U.S. offer pre-marriage counseling services. You can find a retreat by asking your religious advisor, through a referral from a therapist or searching online. Prepare for a retreat. You and your fiancé share your expectations. Tell each other what you hope to get out of the retreat so you know whether your goals complement each other or will work at cross purposes. Pack as little as possible. Cut off communication from the outside world. Leave your cell phones, PDAs and da
