Before we started the Marriage Readiness Program, we honestly thought we had everything figured out. But this experience opened our eyes in the best way possible. The sessions gave us the tools to communicate better, understand each other’s values on a deeper level, and prepare for challenges we hadn’t even thought about yet. What stood out the most was how practical and real the guidance was. she wasn't just talking over our heads, she was very practical and it was personal, relevant, and sometimes even fun! We laughed, we had a few “aha” moments, and we even tackled some hard conversations we’d been avoiding.

As 2 young, naive people preparing for marriage, we weren't sure what to expect but we decided to go through counseling, so we checked online and found the institute and going through the Marriage Readiness Program turned out to be one of the best decisions we’ve made together. From the very first session, we felt very comfortable and understood. The program helped us slow down and really talk about the things that matter: communication, conflict, finances, expectations, and even how we both view love and commitment. There were things we didn’t even realize we needed to address and this gave us the space and support to do just that.