Premarital Counseling.

Premarital Counseling

Attachment scientist Louis Cozolino reminds us that our survival depends not on being the fittest, but on being nurtured. This fundamental truth highlights how attachment shapes our emotional development and influences our relationships throughout life. At Common Ground Counseling, Dr. Sahar offers specialized premarital counseling for couples preparing for marriage who want to build a strong foundation for their future together.

Dr. Sahar's premarital counseling helps couples proactively address potential challenges by exploring their attachment styles, communication patterns, life goals, and expectations before saying "I do." This preventative approach strengthens your relationship's resilience from the start.

In these sessions, Dr. Sahar creates a safe, judgment-free space for honest conversations about important topics that impact married life—from wedding plans and financial management to sexual intimacy and parenting philosophies. Couples learn to process their individual needs while developing a shared vision for their future together.

Dr. Sahar welcomes all couples seeking to nurture their connection, including those in polyamorous and non-monogamous relationships. She brings genuine passion to exploring and supporting your unique journey toward building a fulfilling, meaningful partnership that can weather life's inevitable challenges and celebrations.

Common Reasons People Seek Premarital Counseling

• Different communication styles - Learning to understand and bridge different approaches to expressing needs and resolving conflicts
• Financial expectations - Addressing different attitudes toward spending, saving, and managing shared finances
• Family dynamics - Navigating complex relationships with in-laws and establishing healthy boundaries
• Cultural or religious differences - Finding respectful ways to honor different backgrounds and traditions within your relationship
• Different visions for the future - Aligning expectations about career goals, where to live, and major life decisions
• Intimacy concerns - Creating a fulfilling physical and emotional connection that meets both partners' needs
• Parenting philosophies - Discussing whether to have children and approaches to raising them
• Previous relationship baggage - Addressing how past relationships or family history might impact your marriage
• Division of household responsibilities - Establishing fair and clear expectations about sharing domestic duties
• Building relationship skills - Developing tools for maintaining connection throughout life transitions and challenges

Premarital counseling provides a structured opportunity to strengthen your relationship before marriage, helping you build a solid foundation for lasting happiness together.