Premarital

Satisfying, secure marriages don‘t just happen: they’re grown. The Premarital Collection includes articles and podcasts to help set your marriage up for success. Learn about your attachment styles, how to avoid divorce, everything an engaged couple should know before the big day, and how to create a lifetime of love that last…well, a lifetime!

Premarital | Communication That Connects | Healthy Relationships | Emotional & Sexual Intimacy | Grow, Together | Long Distance Relationships | Relationship Repair

How to Talk About Sex With Your Partner: Skills to Strengthen Sexual Intimacy, Connect & Communicate
ByLisa Marie Bobby, PhD, LMFT, BCC January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

Learning how to talk about sex with your partner can feel intimidating, but it’s essential for intimacy, trust, and connection. Discover how to communicate better about sex and build trust sexually in this expert-led conversation.

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Communication That Connects | Healthy Relationships | Podcast | Empowered Connections | The Emotional Intelligence Collection | Grow, Together | Long Distance Relationships | Relationship Repair | Premarital

How to Listen Better in Relationships: The Japanese Art of Being a Good Listener
ByLisa Marie Bobby, PhD, LMFT, BCC December 22, 2025December 19, 2025

Learn how to listen and be a good listener in relationships. Discover skills that improve communication, emotional intimacy, and repair.

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Communication That Connects | Healthy Relationships | Podcast | Grow, Together | Long Distance Relationships | Relationship Repair | Premarital

The Solution-Focused Therapy Questions That Stop Communication Breakdown
ByLisa Marie Bobby, PhD, LMFT, BCC December 1, 2025December 11, 2025

Struggling with a communication breakdown? Learn simple solution-focused therapy questions and techniques that help couples reconnect fast.

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Grow, Together | Relationship Repair | Empowered Connections | Premarital | Communication That Connects | Healthy Relationships | Podcast

Money & Relationships: How to Combine Finances After Marriage (Without Resentment)
ByLisa Marie Bobby, PhD, LMFT, BCC November 3, 2025December 11, 2025

Learn how to combine finances after marriage and build fairness, trust, and teamwork in your relationship.

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Grow, Together | Relationship Repair | Premarital

Why You’re Getting the Ick (and What It Means for Your Relationship)
ByLisa Marie Bobby, PhD, LMFT, BCC September 25, 2025December 16, 2025

Getting the ick in a relationship can feel sudden and confusing. Learn what the ick really means, why it happens, and how to handle it without sabotaging love.

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Premarital | Relationship Repair

Common Money Issues in Marriage & How to Overcome Them
ByLisa Marie Bobby, PhD, LMFT, BCC April 29, 2024July 1, 2024

Why is it so hard to manage money as a couple? Learn about the most common money issues in marriage so you can avoid these pitfalls.

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Premarital | Emotional & Sexual Intimacy | Relationship Clarity

How to Strengthen Your Relationship
ByLisa Marie Bobby, PhD, LMFT, BCC April 10, 2024July 1, 2024

Avoiding unrealistic expectations and cultivating emotional safety are two ways you can strengthen your relationship. Here are the rest…

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The Emotional Intelligence Collection | Happy Families | Long Distance Relationships | Premarital | Communication That Connects | Emotional & Sexual Intimacy

Bids for Affection: How to Connect With Your Partner
ByLisa Marie Bobby, PhD, LMFT, BCC April 8, 2024December 17, 2025

Want to feel closer to your sweetie? Learn how to connect with your partner & strengthen your bond by using “bids for affection.”

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Empowered Connections | Happy Families | Premarital | Healthy Relationships

Setting Boundaries With Parents
ByGrowing Self Counseling & Coaching April 5, 2024March 4, 2025

Adult child/parent relationships are tricky when it comes to setting boundaries with parents. Here are tips for starting the conversation!

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Emotional Wellness | Grow, Together | The Emotional Intelligence Collection | Premarital | Communication That Connects | Healthy Relationships | Podcast

What Is Emotional Flooding?
ByLisa Marie Bobby, PhD, LMFT, BCC April 3, 2024January 21, 2026

Emotional flooding makes you say things you regret, or withdraw and avoid. Both can be disastrous for a relationship. Learn how to manage emotional flooding, on this episode of the podcast.

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Podcast | Premarital

Ways Your Relationship Changes After You Get Engaged
ByLisa Marie Bobby, PhD, LMFT, BCC April 2, 2024December 19, 2025

Getting engaged to be married actually does change a relationship, often in many positive ways. Planning for the future also gives couples a beautiful opportunity to grow together and strengthen their relationship through positive premarital counseling. Learn more, on this episode of the Love, Happiness and Success Podcast.

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Grow, Together | Premarital | Communication That Connects | Healthy Relationships | The Emotional Intelligence Collection

Empathy in Relationships: The Key to Connection
ByLisa Marie Bobby, PhD, LMFT, BCC March 28, 2024December 14, 2025

Do you not feel heard or understood by your partner? Learn about empathy in relationships, and how to cultivate empathy in yours.

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Premarital | Communication That Connects | The Emotional Intelligence Collection

How to Avoid Miscommunication in Relationships
ByDr. Ben J., PhD, LMFT, LCMFT March 27, 2024January 21, 2026

Are you mind-reading your partner? Here are some no-fail strategies for how to avoid miscommunication in a relationship.

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Premarital | Relationship Clarity | Podcast

Cold Feet Before the Wedding? Here’s How to Deal
ByLisa Marie Bobby, PhD, LMFT, BCC March 20, 2024December 18, 2025

Cold feet before your wedding? Totally normal! Learn how to listen to your feelings and use them as an opportunity to continue growing together.

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Premarital

Marrying Into an Enmeshed Family
ByDr. Ben J., PhD, LMFT, LCMFT February 9, 2024October 26, 2025

Marrying into an enmeshed family? Learn how to set boundaries, foster understanding, and keep your relationship healthy and strong.

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Healthy Relationships | Podcast | Empowered Connections | Grow, Together | Happy Families | The Emotional Intelligence Collection | Long Distance Relationships | Premarital | Dating Advice

Attachment Styles in Relationships
ByLisa Marie Bobby, PhD, LMFT, BCC May 9, 2023January 21, 2026

Attachment styles in relationships are a powerful force. Learn more about your own attachment style, and how it shapes the way you love.

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Premarital

How to Talk About Sex With Your Partner: Skills to Strengthen Sexual Intimacy, Connect & Communicate

How to Listen Better in Relationships: The Japanese Art of Being a Good Listener

The Solution-Focused Therapy Questions That Stop Communication Breakdown

Money & Relationships: How to Combine Finances After Marriage (Without Resentment)

Why You’re Getting the Ick (and What It Means for Your Relationship)

Common Money Issues in Marriage & How to Overcome Them

How to Strengthen Your Relationship

Bids for Affection: How to Connect With Your Partner

Setting Boundaries With Parents

What Is Emotional Flooding?

Ways Your Relationship Changes After You Get Engaged

Empathy in Relationships: The Key to Connection

How to Avoid Miscommunication in Relationships

Cold Feet Before the Wedding? Here’s How to Deal

Marrying Into an Enmeshed Family

Attachment Styles in Relationships

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