Devora Krasnianski of Adai Ad talks with Dr. Debbie Akerman and Ruchama Clapman of MASK about important aspects of marriage readiness.
- Welcome
- Triangular Theory of Love: 1. Working together 2. Intimacy 3. Commitment
- How does age consider into marriage readiness?
- What does ‘giving’ mean in a marriage?
- How to tell a person’s character?
- Self-reflection: Look at life in the sum total.
- It’s a good thing if the dates get stressed.
- Try to see each other in different circumstances/ real life.
- Difference between giving and co-dependency.
- How ‘full’ do I have to be ready for marriage?
- What are traits that are not compatible with healthy marriage?
- Readiness after a difficult childhood or trauma?
- It is not enough to know what you don’t want to do in your marriage.
- If you are making a shift in your life, how long should you be settled into that new life before marriage?
- Conflict theory: How do you have conflict?
- Getting married after (or with) addiction. Honesty about addiction.
- Do I have to share about my pornography addiction or experimentation?
- What is considered an addiction? It is possible to be successfully married to a recovering addict.
- What is the definition of co-dependency?
- How does the concept of ‘ego’ work in a marriage?
- How to address the pressure to get married? How do I know if I am ready to be married?
- Can an anxious person get married? Yes.
- Nobody will marry perfection. Accepting a person on their terms.
- Dealing with trust issues.
- How to pick a therapist that is right for you?
