Pre-Marital Road Map (Online)
Start Smart. Stay Strong. Build What Lasts.
Most couples spend months planning their wedding and almost no time preparing for the actual relationship. This is your chance to do things differently, to slow down, tune in, and get clear about what you’re building together.
Before You Say “I Do”
-Make Sure You’re Aligned on What Comes After-
Whether this is your first marriage or your third, your relationship deserves more than wishful thinking and good intentions.
This work is about preparing for the relationship - not just the wedding.
If you’re asking questions like:
- “Are we actually aligned on parenting, money, or values?”
- “How do we stay connected when things get hard?”
- “What happens when we disagree or disappoint each other?”
- “How do we make this marriage different from our last one?”
You’re in the right place.
What We Cover in Pre-Marital Work
This isn’t a checklist. It’s a conversation that goes deep.
Using
Relational Life Therapy, we explore the patterns you’re bringing in, the expectations you’re carrying, and the tools you’ll need to stay connected long-term.
Together, we’ll work through:
- Communication styles and conflict patterns
- Intimacy, affection, and emotional safety
- Parenting philosophies and family systems
- Financial priorities and boundaries
- Cultural, religious, and blended family dynamics
- What to do when things get hard—and how to repair well
What You’ll Learn
We’ll work through the real-world topics most couples avoid until it’s too late:
- Boundaries with in-laws and extended family
- Roles and expectations in your partnership
- Communication when you’re overwhelmed or hurt
- How to fight well and repair quickly
- Sex, intimacy, and how your needs may shift over time
This Is for You If...
- You want to build something healthy and sustainable
- You want to be proactive, not reactive
- You want to feel closer and clearer before you say "I do"
This Is Especially Important If…
- One or both of you have been married before
- You’re entering a stepfamily or blended family situation
- You’re unsure how to integrate extended family or parenting roles
- You want to create a healthier legacy than what you were shown growing up
Marriage doesn’t make the relationship easier.
But it does invite you to get serious about how you grow together.
You’re Not Just Building a Wedding—You’re Building a Future
The Pre-Marital Road Map is customized to who you are, where you’ve come from, and what you want to build.
- I don’t tell you how to love.
- I help you get honest about what it’s going to take.
Page last updated Sept 9, 2025.
Questions? Contact Rick Martin at
rick@humanphysics.ca
or call/text +1 403 483-2530
“This isn’t just premarital counselling. It’s relationship coaching for couples who want to start strong, stay connected, and show up fully.”