Here I would like to provide you with the benefit of my experience with respect to resources that can help you whether you are preparing for marriage, working to strengthen your marriage or in a troubled marriage including one that is in some stage of divorce. If you have made use of a resource that has worked for you, please share it with me in the comments. After reviewing it, I may include it here.
Preparing for Marriage
Focus on the Family provides excellent resources and programs for those contemplating marriage, working on their marriage and raising kids.
NWA Healthy Marriages. You don’t have to live in Northwest Arkansas to tap into the resources and programs provided by this great organization.
“Actually, It IS Your Parents Fault: Why Your Romantic Relationship Isn’t Working, and How to Fix It” book
by Philip Van Munching and Bernie Katz – A tongue in cheek title, and very revealing explanation of the process through which all relationships go and how you can use that process to understand yourself, make better choices and form successful relationships
Marriage Boosters
Love and Respect by Emerson Eggerichs
Imago Relationship Therapy – The coaches that practice Imago Relationship Therapy really get where the challenges lie and can help you grow individually and as a couple.
Thinking about Divorce
Mediation is the best way to go for most people. It gives you more control over the decisions going forward so that they are decisions you and your children can all live with.