The FYI’s Marriage Prep Toolkit
The FYI Marriage Prep Toolkit was developed to help you prepare for the commitment of a lifetime. This toolkit will guide you in identifying personal expectations around marriage, navigating courtship, determining compatibility, and making the decision to marry.
Why Marriage Prep Matters
What is marriage prep?
Why prepare for marriage?
Who is marriage prep for?
To create this toolkit, The FYI team selected relevant resources from a variety of platforms while keeping cultural and religious sensitivities in mind. Other content and views expressed on these platforms do not necessarily reflect the vision and views of The FYI. Some resources in this toolkit were developed by individuals who are not licensed counselors, such as content writers and personal coaches. While still incredibly helpful, these resources should not replace the consultation of a trained mental health professional when needed.
Before Meeting Potentials: Personal Preparation
5 Ways To Soul-Search Before You Spouse-Search
Should You be Thinking About Marriage?
3 Ways to Know
How to Talk to Your Family About Marriage
Prepare to Pair
For the couple that’s courting, engaged, or ready to tie the knot.
Getting to Know Someone: The Courtship Roadmap
10 Ways to Get to Know Your Partner
How to Discuss Everything Before Marriage
Guidelines for Sharing Past, Private, and Personal Experiences with a Partner
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Involving the Family
How to Talk to Your
Parents About Marriage
My parents have strict rules for courting. What to do?
What do if my parents reject my marriage choice?
Troubleshooting
Long Distance Relationships
Intercultural/Interracial Relationships
Challenges
During Courtship
For Parents
Why should your child prepare for marriage?
How to Parent Your Children Through the Marriage Process
How Family Communication Styles Impact the Marriage Process
This toolkit is based on content from a marriage prep workshop offered by The FYI. Before You Say “I Do” Workshop is an interactive workshop that helps individuals considering marriage to make informed decisions as they search for a life partner.
This toolkit was authored by Issra Killawi and Amal Killawi, LCSW with help and support from Munira Ezzeddine, MS; Salma Abugideiri, LPC; Aneesah Nadir, PhD; Sameera Ahmed, PhD; Zaied Abbassi, Madiha Tahseen, PhD; Sarrah AbuLughod, MA; and Nadeem Siddiqi, PhD. This toolkit was vetted by a variety of experts with professional and personal experience in marriage preparation. We pray that you find it beneficial.
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