2 weeks to 10 months before the weddingStrong research
Do a pre-marriage course together
4 to 8 short sessions on talking and solving problems.
Why It Matters (Clinical Guidance)
- You learn to talk through problems before they grow.
- Trials show better communication, with modest effects.
- A trained counsellor or RCI-registered psychologist can run it.
Primary Citation: PREP and PREPARE/ENRICH trials
Last checked: October 2026 • Medical review panel forming