Pre-marital Project

Premarital preparation Preparation , the secret to a better marriage Presented by : surname Week One : Compatibility Incompatibility is a serious relationship killer . Often times it is ignored as the couple is waylaid by romantic feelings . When the subject comes up it is usually very late and often it is hard to work out the issue The couple should engage in an exercise to determine their areas of difference and incompatibility , concentrating on individual personality and relationship styles

Challenge The couple should take the relationship assessment found on www .relate-institute .org

Week Two : Selflessness

br It is said that true love gives without expecting in return . Jesus taught his disciples in Acts 20 :35 that it is more blessed to give than to receive We should learn to put the needs of our spouses and those of our family before our own selfish needs

Week Three : Honor and Respect The couple shall be counseled on the importance of honor and respect in preserving their relationship . Honor and respect lead to better communication and conflict resolution habits The couple should value each other as human beings created in the image of God

Challenge The couple shall engage in a reflection session , where they will analyze their relationship and how these two factors exhibit themselves in their relationship

Week Four : Communication The couple will be the prepared on how to avoid the pursue-withdraw ' syndrome

There will be will be a challenge to identify who the dominant partner is in the relationship

The couple shall engage...