12 Topics You MUST Discuss Before Getting Married

Ever wonder what you need to talk about before you get married?  As a marriage counselor offering premarital counseling for many years, I have selected these as the most important topics along with questions for you to explore before you walk down the aisle. Trouble discussing any of these issues might suggest to you that […]

Premarital Counseling: Before You Say I Do

Happy couple smiling about getting premarital counseling with Dr. Jim Walkup.

Brides and grooms make thousands of decisions and spend good money getting the reception, house of worship, officiant, flowers, invitations, and honeymoon to grow together, hopefully for a lifetime.  But what about investing in securing the right tools and skills for your relationship by engaging in premarital counseling sessions or a workshop? My Most Popular Article […]

I Do! A Marriage Workbook For Engaged Couples

If you are engaged or about to be engaged, I have a treat for you. Let me encourage you to check out my new book, I Do! A Marriage Workbook For Engaged Couples. Click here to order I DO!, A Marriage Workbook For Engaged Couples What “I Do” Is All About Using these exercises in […]

Understanding Premarital Counseling & How It Can Help You

Premarital counseling scares some people. Don’t worry. You are not suggesting to the other that you don’t want to marry. You may want to feel more secure that you start with the best roadmap for making your relationship work. Just imagine the difference in your feeling as you walk down the aisle. Let yourself feel […]

The 7 Reasons For Going to Premarital Counseling

A research study by psychologists at UCLA discovered that women who had premarital doubts are two and a half times more likely to get divorced in 4 years. If you find your self upset about any of these things,  don’t hesitate learn the tools and skills to deal with these issues.  They do not mean […]