It sounds like a great idea to me - there should probably be more of it! If you love each other enough to still want to get married - despite your differences, then surely it's worth trying to understand each other better. Compatibility doesn't always come naturally. Some religions automatically counsel couples who want to et married into their rites - and not only about the rites of that specific religion, but also about the institution of marriage.

I think that it is a great idea! It is better to try to work out differences ahead of time before they become issues that can't be resolved. I wish I would have done this, of course I might not be married now if I had lol!

Pre-marriage counseling is an absolutely wonderful idea and probably should be required.  It's not that anyone should be able to control whether two people are allowed to wed, but a short course to at least try to make the waters smoother than they might otherwise be is a good idea in my book.

I would definitely present the idea to her in a positive way. You don't want to go because there are problems now. You want to go to ensure that you have a long and happy marriage and that should be the first priority for both of you. You can also let her know that if there is anything she wants to get out on the table you'll be willing to listen and discuss it openly with the counselor. Good luck and kudos to you for taking the initiative to protect your future marriage 🙂

dtypist said:

Do you think it is alright to have a marriage counseling before getting married? Me and my girlfriend are getting married but we have some differences that we just take for granted. I'm afraid that would result in a bad relationship when that issue is not resolve.

 

I will support you on your decison to seek out marriage counseling before getting married. How does your girlfriend feel about marriage counseling before getting married? What do you mean by "some differences"? What specific issue are you afraid of?

My wife and I were required to go to counseling before the guy we wanted to perform the ceremony would do it. Actually, I was very surprised that we had as many differences as we did. We talked through a few things before we got married and we haven't had too much trouble when we got married. We've been married going on 30 years and I can safely say, we have worked through a bunch of bad situations with solidarity and to both of our satisfactions.

You have taken this right approach. This pre marriage counseling will surely reduce those factors which might affect your relationship. I will suggest all couples to follow this procedure as it will reduce the differences between you and your partner so that you can live a happy life ahead.