The Importance of Planning for Your Future

Planning for your future (both the good and the bad) is critical!

Whether you are planning for your wedding and the future of your relationship, planning for a potential health crisis, or planning to take over the care of an elderly parent you need to PLAN! Great Marriages has programs, resources, and events to help you do just that.

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Advanced Care Planning

Planning now for your future health care is one of the most important acts you will ever do for yourself and your family!  Advance Care Planning is a process of communication between you, your loved ones and care providers about your health care wishes.  An Advance Directive is a legal document that explains to others the kind of medical care you want or don’t want.  It is used when you are unable to communicate this information yourself.  Advance directives must be prepared ahead of time, when you are able to make your own decision.

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Caregiving

Caregiving can be very rewarding but the stress that comes with it cannot be denied. Some spouses, adult children and family members are providing care 24 hours a day. Adult children are especially challenged as they care for elderly parents, meet the demands of their young family and manage career responsibilities. 

You can plan the perfect wedding, but have you thought about what your marriage will look like?

Equip yourselves with the tools you will need to overcome any challenge that comes your way by mentoring at Great Marriages. We pair you up with a couple who has been married a minimum of 20 years and they will educate you on how to have a successful, life-long marriage. 

Expert mentoring can guide couples during this stressful time to:

  • Listen and learn about one another’s needs and fears
  • Provide a haven from stress and anxiety
  • Practice loving negotiation and compromise
  • Truly understand one another’s values
  • Maintain respect, appreciation and admiration
  • Reality check what you can change, and what you cannot change
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Achieving these relationship skills will serve you well on your lifelong journey together. Be prepared for the journey ahead as a strong team. This will be the wisest time spent during your wedding planning!

Enjoy your wedding, and plan for your future!