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1. If it were OPTIONAL, would you choose to do it?

Definitely!

2. What are the PROS? Cons, if any?

The pros of having premarital counseling are great. For one, there's a mediator present. Secondly, things are brought up that have never been discussed by the couple. Thirdly, it allows you to get advice from someone with experience. Lastly, it reveals if you're really ready for marriage or not.

3. If you wanted it, but your mate didn't, then what? or vice verse, mate wants and you don't?

I would question marrying him. If he doesn't want to get premarital counseling, he definitely wouldn't want to have marital counseling if something went wrong in the marriage. Huge red flag.

4. For those who are married or engaged, did you have it? How did it help you? What are some of the topics discussed?

Not married or engaged.

5. Spiritual or non spiritual form of counseling?

Since Christ needs to be the core (head) of my marriage, the couseling will be from the pastor of my church.

God

Hubby Wife

The visual isn't working, but picture a triangle with God being the head.

Smooches!