Dear Dave,

My girlfriend and I dated exclusively for three years before I asked her to marry me. Before that, we were great friends for almost 10 years. It seems like we know everything there is to know about each other. In our situation, would you still recommend pre-marital counseling before the wedding?

Grant

Dear Grant,

I’m a big believer in pre-marital counseling, no matter how long a couple has been dating or how long they’ve known each other. In my mind, in-depth, detailed pre-marital counseling is an absolute must. I mean, you wouldn’t try to run a marathon without adequate preparation, right? So, why on earth would you promise yourself to someone else in something that’s supposed to last a lifetime without properly preparing yourself?

Please understand, when I say pre-marital

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