Premarital Questions: More Questions to Help You Prepare for Marriage

Posted by Dr. Nicastro - September 14, 2011 - Couples Communication, Premarital Counseling

(The following article is one in a series of articles on marriage preparation and premarital counseling questions). Preparing for marriage is serious business—and I’m not just talking about the logistics of the wedding and honeymoon. Couples today know the hard facts about marriage: many have divorced parents or at least know another couple who couldn’t [...]

Remarriage Success: Strengthening Your Second Marriage

Posted by Dr. Nicastro - July 18, 2011 - Couples Communication, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Advice

Q: I’m getting remarried, and although I’m happy about it, I’m also concerned—I recently read that the divorce rate for second marriages is higher than for first marriages. Why would this be the case, and should I be concerned? ~Evelyn, Albuquerque NM A: Thanks for your question, Evelyn and congratulations on your upcoming marriage! It [...]

Marriage Help: 3 Mistakes Newlyweds Make

Posted by Dr. Nicastro - April 26, 2011 - Couples Communication, Premarital Counseling

This is a very special and exciting time for your relationship. And the fact that you’re reading this article shows that you’re a planner and eager to protect and care for the future of your marriage. Too often, couples only seek marriage/relationship help when serious problems have arisen—sometimes waiting until one person is totally checked [...]

Premarital Counseling Questions: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Marry

Posted by Dr. Nicastro - March 10, 2011 - Premarital Counseling

“Truly loving another means letting go of all expectations. It means full acceptance, even celebration of another’s personhood.” ~Karen Casey In a previous article, Premarital Counseling: Questions to Ask Before You Get Married, we examined five essential questions to help couples prepare for the gifts and challenges that come with married life. Today we are [...]

Marriage Help: How To Build On Your Relationship Strengths

Posted by Dr. Nicastro - February 16, 2011 - Premarital Counseling, Relationship Advice

The exercise below is from my workbook, Don’t Let Your Past Dictate Your Future. This exercise is design to increase your awareness of your relationship scripts (rules for how to be in a relationship) that you learned in your childhood. We all learn how to be in a marriage/relationship from the central figures in our [...]