Online Premarital Course Reviews

It was nice to be motivated to talk about things that might be difficult or maybe even uncomfortable to talk about. And it was very helpful to have a list of topics of conversation that we might not have thought of. I think it helped to give our marriage a strong start by addressing all of these topics in guided conversations. - Carlos

The online marriage preparation course was actually pretty cool because it had some topics that I hadn’t thought of discussing with my partner. It also outlined some conversations that we could’ve had but maybe not as successfully on our own.  - Gabriela

I really enjoyed the Pre Cana course. We have been doing couples counseling in preparation for the wedding and a lot of the topics were similar. It allowed us to revisit some important topics and have those sometimes difficult but necessary discussions with each other prior to our wedding day. I really enjoyed the section “Our Wedding Day” because it made me think of what I want to focus on not only the wedding day but also after the wedding day. These discussions on all the topics were great and makes me feel even more comfortable going into the wedding day. - Sam

This Pre Cana course was fantastic and very helpful. I am a lifelong Catholic and despite Sam not being baptized/any religious affiliation, it felt very comfortable to do between us. It allowed us to talk about many different topics and the questions were very thought provoking. I really enjoyed the section on Parents because it made me reflect on everything my parents have done for me and reminded me to show appreciation to them during the wedding planning and on the day for raising me to become who I am that led me to Sam and our future. - Kevin

I enjoyed how this course was broken up into different sections, each focusing on a different aspect of marriage. We discussed communication, expectations and roles, finances, problem solving, parenting, and relationships with family and friends. All of these topics were discussed in an open and honest way. The course had assignments that helped us learn more about each other and how to work through our differences. It was incredibly fun reminiscing back 10 years to when we first met. At the end of the course, I felt much more prepared for this next step in our relationship. We had a better understanding of what to expect and how to handle marriage challenges. We also felt more connected to each other and had a clearer understanding of how to make our marriage a success. Overall, the pre-marital course was an invaluable experience. It helped me to gain a better understanding of myself and my partner and gave me the tools to navigate any issues that may arise in the future. I am grateful for the knowledge and experience I have gained, and I recommend the course to any couple who is preparing to get married. - Silvana

I was interested to see what I could learn from the course and how it would help me. Being together for a little over a decade, I thought we had everything down. Nothing new to learn. Ultimately, I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of knowledge and insight the course had to offer. We discussed topics like communication, compromise, finances, family dynamics, and roles and expectations within the marriage. We learned the importance of trust, honesty, and respect, and how these values can help to build a strong and lasting marriage. The course also gave us practical tips and advice on topics such as budgeting, parenting, and handling disagreements. We were encouraged to have an open dialogue with each other and to practice active listening. The assignments were a great help. Overall, the pre-marital course was an insightful and invaluable experience. It gave me greater insight into the dynamics of marriage and helped me gain a better understanding of how to make it successful. It also gave me the chance to consider my own expectations and those of my partner, and to think about how we could work together to make our marriage a successful one. - Kenneth

I really enjoyed completing this course with Justin. It was helpful to talk through everything. We have great communication as it stands but it was enlightening to find a couple of areas we can improve on (finances and chores). I would absolutely recommend this course to other couples, no matter where they are in their relationship journey! – Caroline

I found this course to be very helpful. My fiancé and I have always had a very open and honest dialogue in our relationship, but this course allowed us to shed light on new ways to communicate even more effectively. The portion discussing chores was surprisingly helpful for us. When we first discussed that part of the course, we ran into some issues. We decided to use those issues around chores as our “issue” to focus on during the next part of the course. The issues process was very helpful, and we both finished the exercise feeling better and willing to compromise. I would suggest this course to any other couple entering marriage. – Justin

My fiancé and I recently journeyed through and completed Rev. Dr. Frank Nelson’s Online Marriage Preparation course, and it was brilliant!

The thoughts and conversations that were ignited led to significant growth in our relationship. We faced honesty, reality and spirituality square in the face, and have emerged stronger and closer than ever. There were emotional conversations, when we recapped the initial reasons we were attracted to each other, and revisited the moments we progressively fell head over heels in love with each other. There were hard conversations about things we don’t typically break down into steps or questions with specific answers. I love the concept of these conversations that target each area of importance in order to have a successful marriage.

After completing this course, we are truly more grateful for each other and for the relationship with which we have been blessed. – Melissa and Brad

I really enjoyed this course! I think the prompts were thought-provoking without being repetitive. I think they were perfect prompts to make myself reflect on thoughts from many different perspectives. I liked how there was a fair amount of individual work to be done in order to be introspective, but then there was a guided space to share all of our thoughts. I found the course very helpful in terms of highlighting the most important responsibilities of married life. I would tell other couples that Pre-Cana is essential in marriage preparation in order to put intentional time aside to discuss all the nuances of marriage! - Kathy

We found the course to be incredibly helpful in preparing us for our upcoming marriage. One aspect that we particularly enjoyed was the opportunity to discuss important topics such as communication, conflict resolution, and shared values with our fellow engaged couples. We also appreciated the insights shared by the experienced married couple who spoke during the course. Overall, we feel that the course helped us to build a stronger foundation for our relationship and provided us with valuable tools for navigating the ups and downs of married life. We highly recommend others to consider taking a Pre-Cana course as well. - Ethan

This course was very informative and I learned a lot more about my fiance as well as how to resolve conflict in a healthier way. I enjoyed the new conversations we were able to have. For new couples I’d suggest that you make a date night out of all the courses because some can become stressful and if you are more relaxed it will make it more enjoyable for y’all. - Jesus

I loved this course a lot! It asked questions that we had not discussed and I found them very helpful and interesting and they helped me and my fiance be more on the same page. For other couples I’d say make sure that y’all are both taking this seriously because it honestly helps bring you and your loved one closer together.- Markisha

I just wanted to say thank you so much for a wonderful experience for my fiancé Jeff and me. We enjoyed doing the discussions together and talking through our feelings. It was a great bonding experience and I feel we have grown closer to each other because of this. I would definitely recommend this course to any newly engaged couple.  - Leah

Thank you for the great course. I feel it helped me open up with my communication a lot. I also learned a few things I didn’t know about Leah. The course also gave us new ideas for our life together. I think the course was worth the time it took to complete. I will recommend it to any one I know who plans on getting married. - Jeff

I found the guidelines, videos, and prayers throughout the course to be very informative and interestingly on point.  I would definitely recommend this course to couples planning to get married and hoping the content will have the same effect on them as it had on us. Thanks again for such a wonderful course to use as a guideline to assist us throughout our future together. - Barbara

At first I was apprehensive about doing the course but as I started watching the videos and going through the contents, I realized that there was so much information that was relevant to our circumstances.  The prayers and the guidelines have been a Godsend because it has been enlightening and informative to both of us.  I would recommend this course to anyone who is planning on getting married, it will definitely assist them by putting them on the right path to a successful marriage. - Ralston

I appreciated the course. I think this has really helped me and my fiancé to not only think about the planning of the wedding, but to also think about the importance of marriage to God and what is expected of two people who want to get married. It also was a good outline for what a healthy marriage between me and soon to be husband could look like. - Janesha

It helped me to express my love for her in just a small fraction of what I potentially know I have. Understanding her thinking process to create more submission and communication, as well as knowing I must lead by example in life. - Prossineiky

Dr. Frank Nelson, thank you so much for this course. I really enjoyed having these conversations with Stephen. We have been dating for more than a year and a half, and while I think we have good communication, there are always difficult things to talk about, and this course helped us to do it in a respectful and effective manner. I enjoyed being able to learn more about my fiancé and I am grateful we now have the tools to have effective conversations and resolve issues together, as the team we aspire to be. Thank you so much. - Carmen

Dr. Rev. Nelson, thank you for your online guidance through the pre-marriage course.  What I enjoyed most about it was spending time with my fiancée.  We are still separated so it was all done online through video calls.  We filled out all the lessons together and discussed our answers. I was pleased to see how much we agreed on issues.  I was a bit surprised at how the Resolving Issues portion went because we honestly couldn’t think of a good issue to discuss up until a few minutes before we started.  We thought it wouldn’t be a big issue, but it did turn out to be more of one than expected.  Nonetheless, we came to a resolution.  We jokingly said that maybe we’ll use that form every time we have an issue to discuss.  We’ll remember the conversations we had while taking this course. Thank you for your congratulations and well-wishes beforehand. - Stephen

Seb and I really enjoyed this course. It tackled a lot of modern situations as well as the traditional principles and tools to build a good solid marriage. We are already incredibly close, so answering the questions was generally quite a straightforward exercise for us. However, it opened up conversations that may not have occurred to us to have otherwise, and I feel that as a result we are even closer than we were before. It was really great (and very reassuring!) to see just how many topics we had the same approach. I think we also both got to know ourselves better throughout the process too. Definitely a course to take slowly and enjoy each session rather than rush it, but a lovely gift to ourselves before the big day. So happy that we’ve done this as preparation for our life together! Thank you for creating such a thorough course. - Harriet

I found this course very useful in exploring ideas that would not otherwise have occurred to me to discuss with my fiancée. We were able to tackle some quite complex topics and I feel that we have grown closer together as a result. There has also been an improvement in our ability to communicate. The final PDF’s (Anniversary and Conversation Dates) will be useful handrails for our future together as and when we need to discuss issues. I would recommend other couples taking an hour or so each week to work through each conversation at a time. I look forward to our marriage and life together! - Seb

Father Frank, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the well thought out preparation for marriage course. I can confidently state that I was blessed to find a program that I truly believe helped us prepare for our upcoming marriage. I really wasn't sure if this type of program was going to benefit us in our journey, but I can freely admit to being mistaken. I especially enjoyed the preparing for the wedding and the rules for resolving conflict sections. We look forward to incorporating the weekly conversation and Anniversary sections as we move forward on our lives together. Thank you again. - William

Father Frank, in reviewing my experience with my completion of this program, I have reflected a lot on my previous religious education when I completed my First Communion and Confirmation. It allowed me to reflect on not only that but also the traditional teachings when attending mass with my parents as I was growing up. It has brought a renewed purpose in continuing, cherishing, and reflecting on my participation in mass. This wedding preparation course allowed us to increase our level of communication and understanding of each other in the Christian faith. I especially appreciated and valued the "before the wedding" section of the course. It allowed my fiancé and I to begin to communicate about all of the upcoming planning of our wedding. With much appreciation. - Betty

I finished the doctrine of marriage and also got my certificate in Vietnam. However, learning online again and answering questions in PDF form like some exercises for me to look at myself and better understand our love and issues. It made me understand better that family is about understanding and sharing responsibilities and not just romance like pink love. I understand and thank my parents for giving birth to me and educating me about faith in God and human personality. They are my best role models for building a family. I know how to run to our God more (in happy times as well as in difficult times), I pray more to our God and I know how to pray more and thank God for what he has given me. - Anna

The online course was very informational. I never expected an online marriage course to be this comprehensive. Although it’s not as long as a live class, it did require quite a bit of critical thinking especially when it comes to the questions corresponding to each exercise PDF. I enjoyed listing out my love and affection for Anna. I feel that by listing out our thoughts, we will be more prepared for future obstacles. When the marriage and family think as a whole, along with God’s blessings, nothing can stand in our way. - Jin

Dear Reverend Frank, first of all, I would like to share that I and my boyfriend have a long-distance love. I live in Canada and he lives in Vietnam. We have been in love for 3 years, and it was a little bit harder when I studied the Marriage Catholic Course alone online, and he studied his Marriage Course alone in Vietnam.

His English is not good enough to study this course in English like me, so he studied in Vietnamese. But when we studied, both of us always thought about the other and shared what we learned with each other.

I really enjoyed this course. We have had a lot of conflict and problems that we felt were so hard to deal with, but during this course we learned that the most important thing for our love is to have respect for each other. Before this I was an easy person to get angry at my boyfriend and always force him to deal with problems right away. I always expected him to be patient with me and listen to me more than what I would do for him. But during this course I have learned what steps I should take when we have a conflict. Additionally, I have learned how to express myself by listening to him and showing him the way how I respect him and our relationship.  Thank you so much for your course and hope the best for you. - Thi and Duy

Dear Reverend Frank, first of all, my wife and I both want to tell you how informative your course was, and how much it would help younger folks prior to getting married. A little background on our situation, my wife, Cece and I were married in 2016.  I have recently been granted an annulment from the church because my wife and I wish to have our marriage blessed by the church. In order to do this, we found out we needed to take a pre-Cana course which could be done online.  We picked your course and have enjoyed it. - Joseph

 Thank you so much for your very informative class. This was good and I can see parts of it being used at marriage retreats as well. Being second marriages for both of us, we have learned things not to do.  We spent much time talking about the pluses and minuses of our marriages and what we expected in this one. In these past 6 years, we have made a point to keeping our communication open with each other. Thank you for your class and for the videos. - Cecelia

I liked most of the questions that were asked as they required some thought. It made me more open minded to my feelings and where I truly stood. It will help me ask those tougher questions in the future knowing just how important it is to do so. It also made me realize there’s a lot more to marriage than just saying I do. I truly enjoyed this experience. - Clay

This was a great course for us. Not only was it Christian based but it also just helped us learn a lot about communication, something that is sometimes hard for us to do face to face and ask those hard questions. We really enjoyed the questions and the fact that it wasn’t just an 8-hour video to watch made it so much more enjoyable. Doing these exercises also reminded us why we are doing this. - Sierra

Thank you for the online course! We really enjoyed taking this online class! While Amanda and I have been together over 5 years (and I was skeptical at the idea of taking a pre-marriage course), I feel like we learned a lot! In particular, the love life, leisure/work, and money sections were the most beneficial to me. These questions required us to examine our relationship in a new light and consider ideas we had never thought of. I'd absolutely recommend this course to anyone before they get married! – Amanda and Chris

I am very grateful God directed me toward your course. Thank you so very much Rev. Frank for making this available. The course brought out and compiled so many of the conversations Francy and I have had during our relationship and made us reflect on our marriage and God. We came out so very much reassured of our love and decision to marry. I couldn’t imagine a more rewarding experience, and I had no idea how important this was. Thank you! - Jan

We really enjoyed this course. It gave us the opportunity to do it at our own pace. We were able to enter into the deepest corners of ourselves and get to know more about our childhood, families, and relationships. The guided talk points were very focus-oriented and the whole course was guided in every single step. It was easy to follow, and we were able to complete it with a lot of enthusiasm. This really prepares us for a future married life, and it touches on the most relevant topics married people could experience. I definitely would recommend this course to all my friends, even to the couples that are not engaged yet. It opened our minds and made us think about our relationship from many different perspectives. The course went above and beyond our expectations and it was really well designed. - Francy

This course was very educational and interesting. I loved how interactive it was even though it was completed online. I felt this course really had some nice topics of conversations that are essential for a successful marriage. The topics opened us up to be more vulnerable and attentive. I even felt emotional as we were going through each session. Especially the one with our parents. I know they aren't perfect, and my parents did the best they could. I just hope that we can learn from them and do an even better job for our future children. The money topic was very important as well. We were able to discuss a good budget to help us save money while still being able to pay off debts. I am optimistic about our future together. Thank you so much for the convenience and opportunity to go through such an intense but necessary course before saying I do. - Ashley

I think the course was thought provoking on a lot of important topics for going into a marriage. It allowed us to explore some issues that may arise and allowed us to discuss how we would handle it. I like the faith-based aspects of the course that we took (regarding the prayer and associated scripture) as the two of us are in agreement on this matter. The course was simple but provided a lot of important information that can help us on the road in our marriage. - Michael

I want to thank you for this course as it's really allowed us to get even closer and ask a lot of questions that otherwise may not have been discussed. We have had some struggles getting over conflict, so the issues chapter certainly helped us. I've realized I need to truly give her space when she gets heated and come back and continue the conversation another day versus continuing to push her until she falls over the ledge. I believe this was very helpful and we are both firm believers in counseling and having sessions such as these from time to time to truly 'bring us back to earth' if that makes sense. I also loved the fact that it opened up so many new topics and discussions that we haven't necessarily brought up before. As far as helpful - absolutely, and would this be something I recommend to folks in the future? Absolutely, so thank you! - Kenneth

I didn't know what to expect before we started the course and initially thought that it wouldn't be the best use of our time since we already see eye to eye on every topic, but I was pleasantly surprised. I loved the guided conversations and new perspectives. Being able to have these conversations on a deeper level before our wedding day makes me even more sure I found my husband. Thank you for everything! - Jessica

Our experience thus far has been rewarding. I’m usually the communicator in our relationship; however, this course and the way it asks questions has made it easier for my fiancé to share his thoughts, love, and feelings I never knew he had, and we’re just getting started.  I already love him, but this course seems to be growing that love even more. The most enjoyable part has been hearing my fiancés thoughts and feelings that I might have never known had we not taken the course. The course has been helpful in more ways than one, my favorite is we both enjoy it and are excited to share our answers with each other and look forward to the next set of questions to encourage us to communicate. I would 100% recommend other couples to take this course just to see how much you really understand their partner, their needs, wants and expectations prior to marriage. We are committed to completing the course and have agreed to retake it every 5 years to see how our answers may change. - Samantha

The Online Marriage Preparation course was great. My soon to be wife and I had a great time, truly expressing our feelings, wants and how we have changed for each other. The course was a lot of fun and really made us want to keep going to the next part and exciting to hear what one another's feelings were for each other. I would really recommend this course for all. It definitely helps you talk and learn things about each other that sometimes wouldn't be said.  We have already talked about sitting down in five years and doing it again. It’s great bonding time that I feel most couples tend to forget or are too busy to do, but I feel it’s a must for a successful marriage. - Stewart

I thank you very much for putting this course together. It was an opportunity for us to ask each other questions that we never thought of. Through the questionnaires, I have learned so much from John. Things that I would never have thought to ask him about. This course will help me understand him better, it will help us resolve issues much quicker than before. - Darchelle

I am very grateful for the opportunity to take this course. Now I have a better understanding on how to interact with Darchelle. This course has allowed her to open up herself better to me. We have strengthened our bond and are now ready to face our issues together as a couple. I truly hope that more couples could have the opportunity to go through this course, it would certainly reduce the number of separated couples in the country. - John

The online marriage preparation course that we completed was incredible. Once we both started on the journey, we were very excited to get through it so that we could have many of these conversations prior to being married. Through the course, we both feel like we have formed a stronger, more intimate bond since we now have a better understanding of each other. Thank you for putting this course together! It has really helped to set us up for success in our marriage!! - Andy

This course has been amazingly helpful and well structured! During our relationship, we talked about many important topics, but this course guided us to dive deep into each one. There are a lot of good and tough questions in each topic, especially children and faith. They pushed us to give more thoughts and share these thoughts with each other. We also realized that we have more differences than we thought and will learn to embrace these differences. We now know and understand not only each other but also ourselves at deeper level, hence strengthening our bond and deepening our love. This course also gave us an opportunity to prepare for the wedding beyond some details such as invitation cards, decorations, and reception meals. It drew us back to the main purpose of a wedding, it is about us, our love for one another, our unity in God and our life after this day! Thank you for such an amazing course! I will recommend it to any engaged couples and share our experiences during the course. - Hang

I enjoyed this course because it was a pleasant surprise of reflection and diving more deeply into conversations we had not initially dove very far into! It was a nice reminder of good communication right prior to our wedding. I felt like the videos were easy to watch and concise, while the questions really made you think. I look forward to utilizing some of these thought processes for my vows and reflecting upon this information in the future! - Kelsi

I would recommend this course to all couples, whether engaged or even already married. The course is concise but touches on a wide range of important topics that are crucial for couples to communicate about. It keeps the important things in perspective. I look forward to looking back at our responses in the upcoming years to see how much progress we have made, as well as which subjects still need work! - Chet

This was an extremely helpful process for our marriage and partnership. We learned and discussed things about us that we had not thought to address. We now have a better understanding about what will make us a better couple. It was a very beneficial course. We enjoyed the openness that it brought about, and we had some fun in the process! - Michael

As a young person without any experience on long-term relationships, this course was highly beneficial. I learned how to manage a relationship, how to form a bond, and what the milestones of a good marriage are. I enjoyed taking it with my fiancé since I learned about his personality, his way of seeing life, and his expectations in our future marriage. I think this was the beginning of a long, fruitful journey as it brought us closer together and it made us understand what this kind of bond is really about. Without this course we would have faced issues and would have had many difficulties that we now know how to properly address. I am glad we took it. - Lisbette

I wasn't sure what to expect with this course, but I was pleasantly surprised with how helpful it was! I really enjoyed the "Before We Say I Do" module, and I really enjoyed the "Faith, Core Value and Beliefs" and the "Our Wedding Day" module as I have done all of our wedding planning. I think for other couples, especially those that haven't lived together before, this would be an especially helpful course! I would say to them that I wasn't even planning on doing any sort of counseling, but I'm thankful that I was able to squeeze this course in because not only was it helpful and needed to have these conversations, but it was actually fun to reflect on myself and learn a little bit more about my partner! I am really looking forward to using the "Conversation Dates" worksheet as we implement our weekly date nights! Thank you again! – Victoria

We found the experience to be useful and productive. With the stress of planning the wedding from far away as we are living in a different state now, this was a nice way for us to come together and affirm our feelings and promises to each other. It showed me that Tore and I have a very healthy relationship, because we have spent lots of time talking about pretty much all of this stuff already and are on the same page or confirmed our feelings about these things to each other. I would recommend this course to other couples because it will either 1) show them that they are making the right choice and are prepared to marry each other or 2) open up important conversations that they may not have had but that they need to have before getting married. Thank you for putting this course together! - Andy

This was truly an amazing experience. I hadn't done marriage counseling before getting married, but I am glad we found your course. We talked to each other in depth with every question, staying up to 1 or 2 o'clock in the morning not realizing time had passed. We answered questions about our families and past that neither of us had wanted to answer. I wasn't a believer before, but the simplicity of the course made this so easy and enjoyable. I definitely learned more about Rudy, even though I thought I knew him so well already. Would do this again in a heartbeat. - Joyce

I have to say I was shocked at the content within this marriage counseling.  I had done marriage counseling in the past, but it did not force the types of conversations that this one did.  So many of the conversations you asked us to perform are absolutely critical to understanding where we are each coming from.  What in our past has made up who we are today.  While we knew a lot of the things discussed about each other, we didn't know the depth to it all.  And as your conversations pushed us into the depths, we grew closer through the process.  I valued the conversations about family as well as about our sexual/romance life because I feel these two areas are incredibly important to me and historically, I have not voiced my opinions and/or feelings about these subjects.  With Joyce, I catch myself being very open and these conversations fueled that openness even more.  Thank you so much for the guidance you built into this counseling! - Rudy

Thank you so much for making this online marriage preparation course widely available and accessible to all. I thought the Issues session was the most helpful, and I hope to be able to use that template in the future to discuss any issues that are bothering me. I felt so much lighter and freer afterwards, not weighed down by my worries that I hadn’t had the courage to voice aloud to my partner yet out. Even though the issue isn’t fully resolved, I felt so much better just to talk about it openly and lay to rest some of my fears about how I thought my partner felt about it, which weren’t even true. Now I see how everything in a marriage really is about communication, like you said at the beginning of the course! I also enjoyed getting to learn more about my partner on topics we hadn’t discussed yet explicitly, such as money, our parents and childhoods. I was blown away when my partner wrote some really sweet things that we can use in our wedding vows during the ceremony. I would highly recommend this course to friends and tell them that even though it might seem unnecessary at first (like it did to us), it was truly helpful and set the stage well for a strong marriage moving forward. - Jessica

I believe the course was very informative. While we often contemplate how we’ll act in certain situations, writing them out and sharing our intimate thoughts with each other provided more structure, room to grow and learn, and a deeper fondness for each other. I now feel closer to my bride to be because we are now more intimately familiar with each other’s emotions, wants, and desires. While I cannot say that this program has created a definite positive change moving forward, it has armed us with better tools to deal with the problems and issues that may arise in our relationship. We are still not perfect people and our relationship is not perfect, but Dr. Rev. Frank has helped us to grow as couple and build a stronger bond. - Michael

This course was so beneficial to our relationship. There are so many things included in the course that we have never talked about or having talked about in years. Another great feature of the course is that we could complete the course at our own pace and when it was most convenient for us. Thank you for this incredible experience. - Tessa

I believe this course provided healthy and positive discussions. There were topics that we don't talk about on a daily basis which led to some powerful thoughts and emotions. A topic that I enjoyed and learned a lot from was "doing my part". That discussion taught me what I can do to be the best possible partner to be for my soon wife. I would like to thank you for providing us with the reading and videos. I can confidently say that this had a positive impact on us. - Austin

We are more understanding of each other on how marriage works. We were able to speak more about the future. We also realized a few things we can change in the near future to be better than we were before. The best part of this whole course is feeling a lot more ready and happy to be marrying the women that owns my heart forever. - Kevin

The course is a fun thing to do before getting married. I feel like the course brought us a lot closer than before. I feel as if we talked more about our future. It helped us as a couple to understand the full meaning of marriage. There's so much more when it comes to committing to each other, and this course helped us understand that. Now I am ready for our big day, and I am loving him more than ever. - Jerlyn

I want to begin by saying this course was extremely eye opening. We discussed topics we’ve never discussed before and learned so much about one another. We shared laughs, we got emotional, and this made us closer together. I am very thankful to have found this course, I was very stressed out, but you made the entire process so easy for us. - Lianny

First going into this I didn’t really know what to expect. I was somewhat upset that we had to do this so last minute, but after this experience I am thankful we did this. This was very eye opening. Not only did I learn things about my future wife, but I learned a lot about myself. I am also happy to see my fiancé stress free. - Ryan

I wanted to thank you for such a great course. My fiancé and I spent time going through the course and found that the questions and videos really helped us have meaningful conversations about what will be our new lives together come our wedding day in December. We are very excited and are happy that we took the time to go through the course together as it helps for us to plan our future by having these important discussions prior to the big day. I highly recommend this course to others. - Joe

Thank you for such a well-organized and thought through course.  It was informative and provided us with guidance on how we can have deeper, more meaningful discussions on very important topics that will impact our future together. We feel more prepared than ever after completing the course and sitting together to have such deep discussions.  We are so happy we’ve chosen this course! - Maricela

Upon taking this class, I did not expect to learn so much more from my significant other that I did not know before. I felt that while taking the class, it helped us as a couple to connect more deeply and intimately with each other and to have a much better understanding of one another. Our goals in life as husband and wife have become clearer as we worked together to set a goal for our future as husband and wife. I enjoyed learning what my significant other values in life and how he views his beliefs and practices. I admire him so much as the person he is. This course was very helpful as I feel like it has improved our bond significantly. What I might say to other couples is that I would encourage them to take the class as by doing so, it has improved our happiness as a couple tremendously then we already were before taking this class. - Tram

After taking this class, I understand the values of being a good husband to my wife and to always work things out no matter how difficult the situation may seem. It has taught me to love and cherish her as my partner in life. I admire her goals and aspirations in life and am honored that she has chosen me to walk this path of life with her. I enjoyed taking this class with my partner because I learned so much. To listen and compensate to where we both agree will always improve our communication together as husband and wife. I have learned many life lessons and will apply my learnings to our lifestyle together. This course was very helpful in connecting me and my partner together as one. I feel as though after completing this course, we have a much better understanding of each other and that our bond with God is spiritually greater than it has ever been. What I might say to other couples is that I would recommend them to take the class because it has made me look at life in a different way. A greater way. - Phu

We have heard our friends say they’ve done pre-marital courses but was not able to finish them and friends that wanted to but didn’t have the time to. It took a while to search for a pre-marital course. We didn’t know if we wanted to do in-person because of the time that we would have to take to go to location. With our busy schedules we decided online would be best. I found onlinemarriagepreparation.com and decided to give it a try based on the reviews and the options for a Christian-based course. It has been a blessing to us to have found such a well put together course that has helped us grow together. We got our course in July with a wedding date of October 1, 2022, and it has been great to have this be a part of our busy schedules. From the very first conversation we knew this is something we want to continue in our marriage, so we are so happy that this is set up for us to revisit our marriage in one year. This course is perfect for people with busy work schedules like us. We were able to get this done in the mornings, and Sunday evenings lounging on the couch. Some of the questions and discussions brought out a lot of emotions for me and it helped brought us closer together not only to each other but most importantly to God. - Nhi

Well thought out and thorough are the first words that come to mind when trying to describe this course. My fiancé and I completed the Christian non-denominational marriage course and we couldn’t be more satisfied. Mainly what we realized was that we have very good communication skills already, however we still were able to clear up some things that I didn’t realize we need to go more in depth with. I highly recommend anyone to give this course a try, plus the Couple Check-Up is a must! Thank you, Rev. Frank and your team, for making this online course possible. - Rene

I found this course very lengthy but once you get on a roll, it's not too bad. I did enjoy doing this together as a couple because I was able to learn more about my fiance. The topics were very good discussions and I think it's important that every couple does a course like this before they get married. My only tip would be to make a schedule when you want to work on each topic. - Ewa

I liked the course and thought it was a good way to see into your partner's brain a little deeper. We spread the course out over a few weeks due to the amount of work it required. If you have a busy schedule like we do, then this is a good option for you. - Todd

I really appreciated the flexibility and privacy that this online course provided. Going through the conversations together, step-by-step, and guided by Rev. Frank, felt very personal. I really liked his videos and his calm and positive demeanor. The conversations and the topics allowed us to learn even more about us as individuals and as a couple, and I particularly learned a lot from the "Issues" conversation. Very insightful. I would definitely recommend this preparation course to other couples. - Zuleyma

I thought the course was easy to follow and the topics very appropriate for our personal growth. We enjoyed sharing our answers with each other and learning more about deeper topics we may not discuss all the time. - Fausto

Thank you for creating this course for future spouses. We enjoyed each time we came together to do our counseling. We learned new things about each other and gained a new understanding of our family history and we found this time together very intimate. There were a lot of thought-provoking conversations, and we are looking forward to our vows, children and building our life together. We have an amazing experience through this Faith and scripture-based course. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us. God Bless, Kayla

The Online Marriage Preparation course was so eye opening! My fiancé and I made every session a date night where we could have deep, intimate conversations. We always prayed before every session and invited the Holy Spirit to invade the space and our hearts. We enjoyed all the guided conversations! They helped us dive deep on topics that we believe every couple should discuss before marriage. Through the process, the Holy Spirit even highlighted things that we thought were important to discuss that may have not been in the course. If you are living far away from each other or you don’t have as much time to get through a 7–11-week premarital course offered by a local Church, we highly recommend Rev. Dr. Frank Nelson’s course! - Antonio

I enjoyed the ability to go at my own pace for this course as well as the questions as it helped bring good memories as well as brought thoughtful discussions. I would tell other couples to take this seriously as there are strong questions that will get you talking about things you may not have thought of before. - Matt

I found the course enjoyable as it was very easily understood and there were no “gotcha” questions. It just brought up good conversation and helped us identify something we need to work on in time management as a couple. My recommendation for other couples would be to really stick with this and see it through. If you have a problem putting some things into words this will help with that. - Shelby

This course really helped us realize how in tune we were in some areas and how we still needed to have discussion in others. I also loved that it reminded us why we wanted to get married in the first place and forced us to verbalize our thoughts and feelings for each other. We're currently long distance and the format made it very easy for us to both complete our documents and come together to discuss them. I'd recommend this course to others looking for premarital counseling! - Caitlin

This course was very interesting.  While Caitlin and I have discussed many of these topics before, there were some scenarios that we had not discussed, and I have no doubt that thinking about them ahead of time will be beneficial for our relationship.  I would recommend this course to anyone. - Sam

The course was very easy to follow. I really enjoyed the flexibility that we had to complete each step. The topics sparked deep and meaningful conversations. One of the things that I liked the most about the course is that everything we have learnt and the tools that were provided to us will be extremely helpful in the future for our marriage. - Nicole

This course opened doors to all aspects of marriage in life, and it was eye opening. The categories with lists of questions and topics to consider really helped my mindset of how my future wife and I will fulfill our lives, together. I especially enjoyed the discussions and working sessions. - Cameron

Our work in this marriage preparation course was an enriching experience. It provided us with thought-provoking conversations which boosted my confidence ahead of our marriage. I felt that the module subjects were helpful to focus on specific areas of our lives. I enjoyed being next to each other and sharing the conversation together. It felt natural and emphasized being in this together. I believe that we now have a clearer picture of what our goals are for a shared life together as husband and wife. - Ben

We loved this marriage preparation course. As a couple, we already know we share a lot of the same values and goals but having purposeful, in-depth discussions about it made us grow together on a deeper level, really solidifying that we have a united vision and will continue being a great team. We enjoyed carving out the time to sit together, hold hands, and talk about the past, present, and future in the context of our marriage and everything that is entails. It has made us a stronger couple going into marriage and has given us new tools to continue healthy communication and partnership. - Marisol

I enjoyed carving time out of our busy schedules to sit and really think through the reasons I am fortunate to be with and love and be loved by Steve and to think through and address issues that we will face as a married couple. Even more, I enjoyed sitting down with Steve to share my answers with him and hear his responses. The extra time this allowed us to have as a couple without other distractions is time I will cherish.

The modules addressing money, doing my part, children, and addressing issues were particularly helpful. Although we have talked about all these things previously, it was good to have direct questions and answers on these important topics to confirm we are on the same page and have open discussion on these topics. The resolving issues modules provides a good step-by-step process to addressing conflicts that may arise and we can use the tool of both coming up with ways to address the conflict that work for both of us. The entire course was very convenient to be able to do on our own time and in our own home. Thank you. - Merrill

Having time set aside for these conversations was really nice. While our lives are super busy, having distraction free time to remind ourselves why and how much we love each other meant a lot to both of us. The conversations covered a wide range of topics and reminded me why I’m choosing to spend the rest of my life with Merrill. I'd recommend other couples use the course as an opportunity to reinforce many of the things they've already talked about before.  - Steve

I really recommend this course because it helps us see the little differences and how good our life is together. We have spent 17 years together and we think this is one big step in our relationship. Never before have we had the idea to get married, but now with this course, we know why and how it's going to help us in the next years together. Thank you, Rev. Frank, for creating this course! Because of it we got closer and we created a healthier relationship between us. – Ana and Andre

It helped me learn more about myself, Cindy and our life. I opened up more. I'm happy I did it and completed it. - Ivan

I genuinely really enjoyed this course more than I had thought. It really does go over every detail to prepare you for marriage. Our circumstances are a bit different with already having children & living together. But the course made me realize how healthy & strong our relationship is but also how to improve. - Cindy

My fiance and I really enjoyed your online marriage preparation course. We really liked the flexibility of the online feature as my work schedule is very intensive, which doesn't allow me much time for an in-person course. We liked that the guided conversations go over all the pertinent and necessary topics that we believe all couples need to discuss prior to marriage. We definitely recommend the course! Thank you! We will send you via a separate email all of our replies/conversations for you to review. Have a great day! – Tina

There were some very difficult conversations that were very necessary. We definitely recommend your course to our friends and family who will be getting married. I like the flexibility it had with our schedule. It was a great course! Thank You. - Raytcho

What I thought was helpful were the important topics that the course got us to think about and discuss that would be important topics to consider in our future life together. It was nice to get a chance to think through the different aspects of these topics through the prompting questions and be able to discuss them before marriage. What I thought was enjoyable was practicing communicating on important topics after having a chance to prepare our own thoughts first. This will help us prepare for marriage by practicing important communication skills, including how to be a better listener and essentially a good spouse. - Carmelle

What was helpful for me was the structure and order of the topics that we discussed, as well as the different aspects of the issues the questions made us think about. What I enjoyed were the conversations that we had during the course. Sometimes having really busy lives, it's hard to find the time to really have a conversation with your partner. I think this will help us in the future to remind ourselves that we need to take time to talk to each other and really listen to what the other is saying. The course also made me realize there are some communication skills that I should try to improve which will help me with our relationship moving forward. - Tim

I really enjoyed taking this course with my fiancé, I feel like we were able to become closer and really connect from the discussions we had to complete. I think the one discussion that was most beneficial us was the “Issues” discussion and how we plan to work through our issues going forward. I would 100% recommended this course to any couples getting married. You are able to complete the course in your own time frame and in the convenience of your own home or wherever you decide to have your discussions. - Tia

It was good to see how both parties answer questions about what love is and what we see in our future. I liked that my fiancé and I had a lot of similar responses for what we think love is being kind to others and what we want to get out of having a family. It is a good course for couples to do in order to talk about things that they want or need from the other person. I don't have any complaints on the course, it was long enough but not super long where you did not feel overwhelmed. I also think it is something that couples could complete in a weekend if they needed to be done faster. - Troy

I really enjoyed this online marriage preparation. The course gave both of us the opportunity to reevaluate our lives and what we have accomplished as a couple. The course also brought us tears by reflecting on how fortunate we are to have found each other. We also realize how compatible we are for each other. This course pinpointed the importance of our lives with our past, present, and future. It also included details where we both reflected on how we can change for the better and to help each other grow, not on our own, but also with God by our side.  I would personally recommend this course to couples interested in connecting with each other personally. - Sandra

I enjoyed the course. I felt that it brought us closer together and reminded us that we are making a promise to each other, but God as well. I would recommend this course because it helps with preparing for marriage, the future, and helps you see how compatible you are with each other. I felt that it brought out a lot of good emotions between us and helped us reflect over our relationship in good ways that is helpful down the road. I recommend this to couples who want to see if they are ready for the full commitment to each other and God. - Adan

I want to take the time to thank you for the laughs and joy between my fiancée and I during the conversations and discussions. You opened my mind to topics that I never thought about when going into a marriage. My fiancée and I have been together for 3 years and we have been through a lot. We have learned our own ways of getting through our issues and some things were never talked about or discussed that bothered us or even considered from the other person. During this course, I have learned to be an empty bucket without judgement and hear him out, even when he is just rambling on. I have learned that sometimes the things that I want is not what he wants and that’s okay as long as we compromise. I have also learned to love each other WITHOUT conditions because we are all we’ve got. I am so honored to have taken the time to learn from you and your methods and I will refer this course to all my newly engaged friends. Thank you again for your wisdom and blessing this union. - Jasmine

This online marriage preparation course helped us in so many ways! It was very well thought out and helped us discuss topics even deeper than we had before. The best part was the details in every aspect of marriage together that were brought up for us to discuss. It allowed us to really pinpoint the thing we want together in our marriage and in our family. Even if you feel you and your partner are the most compatible and on the same page, this course will force you to dig deeper and talk about just what you guys see and plan for your future and I encourage anyone to take Reverend Frank Nelson’s Online Marriage Preparation Course! - Travion

I had a great experience working on this marriage preparation class with my partner, Tom. I feel like we had an opportunity to get to know each other more. We were able to discuss topics that we normally would not talk about. I think that we were able to open up to each other about the concerns that we individually have, and we were able to discuss our feelings and come out with resolutions about them. I think that this has been a very helpful tool for us and that this exercise will guide us to a better path in marriage. - Justine

This has not only been an enjoyable activity, but it has also been an eye-opening experience for us as a couple who are both heading into a lifetime journey of marriage and commitment. We were able to discuss sensitive topics that we normally do not speak about because some of the topics are culturally not typically discussed in our families. Getting to know about our different perspectives on certain situations made me understand and accept her more as an individual and my life partner. I believe that we both found this activity helpful and advantageous for the growth of our relationship as we furthermore devote ourselves to each other under the sanctity of marriage with God as our witness and guide. - Tom

I feel as though God led Derek and me to this course so that we might be able to start this new chapter in our lives with a truly fresh beginning. I am so thankful to God that we were led to your particular course out of the dozens of choices that we had. The course about our parents was so eye-opening and, in many ways, therapeutic for the two of us. I am so excited about our next 'conversation date'. I am so grateful that I will always have these talking points to turn back to when things don't seem as rosy and apply them to create an everlasting marriage with Derek. - Christina

Dear Rev. Frank, I want to thank you for your services. I want to say that if this course was available to everyone before marriage it might lower the margin of divorce. The course really made me realize what I must work on to make my marriage work. I am glad we came across your course. I will continue to use the tools I have gained and the knowledge to get closer to God and to have a fruitful relationship with my soon-to-be spouse and God. - Derek

The course provided a valuable framework to discuss the significant topics related to relationships and marriage.  It was interesting to see the number of conversations that we had already prior to this course, but to have a structured discussion around it to make sure we were completely transparent with each other was important.  I'd recommend this course to other couples who are planning on getting married as it is easy to get caught up in wedding planning and this course is an excellent tool to take a step back and focus on the most important aspects of how to set yourselves up for a successful marriage. - Nate

This course was really helpful for us, and we've shared this feedback with our friends and family as well. The discussions covered a variety of topics and allowed us an opportunity to connect more deeply. We found that a number of topics were already things we've discussed, but there were a few that also brought new ideas to light. We also noticed that our answers were often the same, but in scenarios where they weren't, we still agreed with what the other had written. As Nate said, we're ready to just be married now! – Katie

I recommend this marriage preparation course to anyone getting married or wishing to stay connected with their partner after marriage. Life is busy and day-to-day priorities can easily take all of the attention and focus away from one's relationship. This course, however, provides you with opportunities to check in with each other and really helps you and your partner understand how each other truly feels about different aspects of the relationship. You are able to see where your strengths are and where more communication is needed to strengthen other areas of your relationship. We completed the self-guided course which was easy to use and provided the flexibility we needed for our schedules. Thank you, Rev. Frank, for your guidance through this process. – Jaime and Gilles

Dr. Nelson, it is both of our opinions that this course has already made us closer than before, and we have you to thank for it. We thoroughly enjoyed the assignments, as well as the short videos you have posted. We are blessed to share such an amazing experience led by you and are very happy to have gone through each step. It felt like we walked through a journey of many emotions while we both sat and talked through the steps. We truly appreciate this course and a chance to look at our lives and share how we feel about each other in a format like this. We are glad to have gone through this with a newly engaged couple and hope that others find it just as helpful as we did. - Lalit & Siri

The course was helpful because it provided a clear framework and insight question prompts to start important conversations. Several of the prompts were thought provoking, and they encouraged us to think about and share about new ideas, perspectives, and experiences that we hadn’t shared with each other yet. It was enjoyable because it was well balanced with prompts that encouraged us to express gratitude and share reasons why we love each other and what we are looking forward to. It was always fun to tell and to hear these answers during the conversation. This contributed to our preparation by helping us ensure all our bases were covered for the most important topics and gave us validation that we have a solid relationship and are ready to move forward with getting married! - Jamie

The course was very helpful. It started off very easy and fun and it really helped us to soak in the joy and happiness we have as we thought about our relationship and getting married. The next set of conversations were thought provoking and challenging at times, which means they were doing their job in getting us to surface things and to talk through them together. Having the clear instructions and the ritual (we lighted a candle every time we had a conversation) helped us to get through the difficult conversations. I felt pretty prepared prior to the course, but I feel even more so after the course. And I'm really looking forward to the post ceremony conversation and the anniversary conversations! We also enjoyed the additional couple checkup assessment! - Charles

This course was great and very valuable.  Since we are not a young couple, we are more comfortable having the conversations that make others uncomfortable, yet we were still able to get a lot out of the structured conversations.  Also, having been married before we were already a bit ahead of the game and had discussed many of these topics beforehand. I appreciated the "forced" opportunity to openly address these issues again to ensure that we were still on the same page and not make any assumptions.  We are both stand-up comedians, so we are pretty open with our feelings and don't find many topics taboo, while at the same time we are able to receive feedback without finding it devastating.  We both definitely see the value in these conversations and highly recommend this course to anyone about to enter marriage.  Too often, couple will make assumptions or "punt" their problems or concerns and hope to not deal with the, We have both learned from our previous marriages and relationships that you cannot exists happily by living that way.  We invested a lot in candles these past few weeks and had some very productive conversations.  We owe that to your course. We will certainly recommend your course to others.  I think it will be highly beneficial for anyone!! We both give it 5 stars out of Five!!! - Michael

I liked the course. It got more fun with each conversation.  I believe this kind of course would be a great and helpful tool in every marriage even after the wedding. Thank you for doing the work and supporting couples all over the world. Best wishes. - Anuska

I have absolutely loved this marriage counseling! It was very enjoyable! The questions were very good at getting us talking and thinking. I loved that it was complete at your own pace and online it is very helpful for couples with busy schedules! I would tell other couples that this marriage counseling is great for busy couples! It really goes through great topics that are maybe not thought of as being important to discuss! It was absolutely fantastic! - Aletheia and Joseph

I am really grateful that I was able to take this course with my husband. It gave us an opportunity to sit back and contemplate our experiences, deepest feelings and any thoughts that we may not have shared with each other. It was a great opportunity to strengthen the foundation for our marriage, our happiness together, and our life as unity. As a non-Catholic, I never expected the course to made such an immense impact on me. I have told people I know who are also non-Catholic about the usefulness of the course too. The course was really enjoyable to me. Many times I felt as if I was questioning myself and then looking at myself in the mirror answering the questions. The course allowed me to ask and answer myself important questions that I should have but never did ask myself in the past. I really like that the course was fully remote, so time was not restricted, we did not feel rushed, and we could work on it whenever we have time. Such flexibility, I believe, also helped increase the benefits of the course. I would recommend other couples to take this course by Father Frank. I strongly believe the course will lay strong foundation for their future happiness and life together as a married couple. - Tran

I am taking ROMAN CATHOLIC ECOURSE in order to prepare for our marriage in a Catholic Church. I found the course from Father Frank to be very useful. My wife and I had some deep conversations regarding our marriage life by answering the course questions. I thought the questions are very well designed and structured.  The thing I liked most about this course is that it’s completely remote and we can answer questions whenever we have time and also, we can take some time to think about some of the questions. I didn’t feel any time pressure because I could take the course in my own pace. Father Frank is very communicative, and he is also prompt in responding to our question. I would recommend this course to any couple that are looking for an online course to complete their Catholic Marriage requirement. The course is well worth the money according to my experience. - Nahn

About my experience it was a good experience for us, we were talking with each other about all of life's important aspects. It deepened our love for one another as we were journaling and reviewing our answers, we had a lot of fun with it! - Marianna

The experience of the online marriage prep was interesting. I believe these are all questions couples should review and know about one another before even thinking of engaging their proposal for marriage. However, it is great to give this to couples who would be getting married due to ensuring they have reviewed all of the important life events and expectations. My fiancé and I have lived together for over 3 years, therefore for us a lot of it was things that we knew about each other. However, it was a great experience to review to ensure we are still on the same page. - Piotr

This course was a great way for my fiance and I to connect and talk about the things that really matter. I got caught up in the minutiae and stress of planning a wedding and needed to re-shift my focus on us as a couple and remember WHY we are getting married. These conversations were pleasant, deep and thoughtful. I firmly believe every couple should take the time to talk about topics that are described in this course before getting married, as it will set a firm foundation for the journey ahead in marriage.  - Brian

I wasn’t sure what to expect when we decided to do this course.  I thought it was a great course.  We had great conversations throughout the process and thought it was great to be able to complete this on our own time in the privacy of our own home.  It helped both of us do a little reflecting on our relationship and having these open and honest conversations help make the relationship better.  I would definitely recommend to other couples looking for premarital counseling. - Toni

Dear Rev. Dr. Frank Nelson, thank you so much for creating this course. This course was so well thought out, full of meaningful conversations, and comfortable as we were able to go through this course at our own pace. What my fiance and I enjoyed the most was the opportunity to revisit and dive deeper into these conversations as we move closer to our wedding day.  We had many important conversations early in our relationship, as we both wanted to ensure we were on the same page before moving forward into the commitment of marriage and through this course we were so happy to learn we are still on the same page about our future as husband and wife. Thank you so much once again and God bless you! - Jill and Joel

This course allowed us to engage in conversations we had not even thought to discuss before marriage. It has brought us closer together and further demonstrated that we are very compatible. I think sometimes we get caught up with our busy day to day, so this was a great way to slow down and reflect upon the things that are important. - Ileana  A.

I enjoyed being able to get her perspective on topics we had not discussed yet. Through this course, my appreciation for my future bride grew even more. I am confident now more than ever, that we hold similar values, life journeys, and goals for our future together. Thank you Rev. Frank! - Richard M.

I was unsure what to expect when signing up for the non-religious marriage preparation course, but could not be more thankful that I did. I felt that my fiance and I had talked about most topics, but this forced us to dig deeper and have conversations related to roles, familial influences, and understanding how we reached where we are today. I will definitely be printing these conversation PDFs and using them throughout our future marriage. Thank you, Reverend Frank, for providing us with the guidance and space to talk freely and learn even more about one another. - Myranda

I believe that the reflection and conversations will prove helpful in our marriage. We have had talks about many of the topics before this course, but I think it was good to review our opinions. I am grateful for this course giving us the opportunity to have conversations regarding topics that we hadn't thought about. Thank you for giving us the chance to talk freely in a comfortable and open space to learn more about each other and what our future holds. - Michael

This was a very eye-opening course for both of us! We did love the convenience of being able to do this in the privacy of our home, not having to involve a third party - which allowed us both to really open up to one another in the most candid and frank discussions we'd ever had. It was extremely helpful - well, the kids part wasn't that relevant, haha - but we'd both stated to one another throughout the entire process how thing may have been different when approaching marriage when we were in our teens/20's. Again, thank you so much for what you do! Awesome course on all levels. Thank you so much for your help on our marriage. God bless. - Tami and Chris

Thank you for such a great course. My fiancé and I truly enjoyed it. From the beginning we knew we wanted to take a premarital course. I am very happy that we found one that was Christian based. We were able to reflect on various aspects of our relationship, talk about things we had not considered in the past. This has definitely been a blessing to our current relationship by bringing us even closer and has helped prepare us both mentally and emotionally for our marriage. We did not experience any trouble navigating the course. Would definitely recommend couples to take the time to connect, learn, and experience a marriage course. - Shelsie

I enjoyed going through this course with my fiancee. It definitely helped the both of us do some reflecting on our relationship. We were able to retrospectively look back at all the memories we’ve formed as well as the relationship we have established throughout the years. It helped establish how we feel towards each other and why. It also gave us insight into our future in marriage. This course involved many different aspects of relationship dynamics. Some of the important ones that I found value in were finances, family, and children. Those topics need to be explored in every relationship before marriage as they will have a tremendous impact on the experience. I think this course is very valuable and I would advise any couple to take it as it will benefit them greatly. - Dex

Writing about the various topics individually before meeting together to discuss was the most helpful part of this course. We felt as though we had talked about these things before, but the questions and prompts brought more knowledge and discussion to the surface. We got into some really awesome, deep conversations that have made us remember why we fell in love in the first place! We enjoyed talking through an important issue/decision we’ve been facing the most. It was the most in-depth conversation we have had about the issue and left us feeling better about our progress towards this big life decision. Before this, it was actually, a conversation that has been avoided because it made us both tense. After completing the course, we’ve changed for the better. We’re both more honest, patient, and open in terms of how and when we communicate about things. We feel like the communication process we learned is something we will really value and go back to when we have big decisions to make. We know how to use the tools and feel better equipped to talk through major life events and decisions as they arise. Should we have friends getting married soon, we’d certainly recommend a course like this to them. It’s extremely important that couples think and talk through these things before marriage. We are lucky that we don't have any pressing issues in our relationship, but this course was still valuable in helping us reflect on some things we haven't been talking about recently. Plus, life is full of challenges and this prep course will help us tackle new issues when they arise. We really appreciated how much you love the sacrament of marriage and how passionate you are about this. It's really uplifting to see and has made us more excited about the commitment we are making to each other! Sometimes people like to be disparaging about marriage, so it was refreshing to hear your take on things. Thank you for that. - Emily and Adam

I found this course to be extremely helpful with getting through these important conversations.  These are things that Stephen and I talk about a lot in passing, but haven’t gone through in a serious and deliberate matter.  We both loved the template outline in the “Issues” exercise and are planning to continue using it in the future.  Because of my work in healthcare, I’ve been extremely sensitive to the current state of the pandemic, and being able to complete this course from the safety of my own home was a true blessing.  For any couple interested in this course I would say, take as much time as you need on these exercises.  It’s easy to just go through them quickly without taking the time each conversation needs, but it will benefit you greatly if you stretch these out and give them the time they need. - Zharmyn

I found the experience quite enjoyable.  These are conversations that both Zharmyn and I have been meaning to have but never had a chance to sit down and work through.  I specifically really liked the “Issues” conversation, as it gave us a nice template to use when discussing further issues.  Also, given the current state of the pandemic, having access to all this material online was extremely convenient.  We were able to go at our own pace without having to worry about what was going on with the rest of the world.  For any couple thinking about going through this course I would say do it!  The pace is extremely flexible and if you go into it earnestly, it's worth the time it takes. - Stephen

Thank you for allowing us to participate in this experience. If I am being honest, before I started I was expecting a tedious series of lectures and checkboxes. However, what came next were very thoughtful, heartfelt and powerful conversations with my future spouse: moments of crying, laughter and most importantly, closeness. This course allowed us to be more open about sensitive or delicate subjects and brought us closer than before we started. It made me realize how much I love Daniela, and how I cannot wait to spend the rest of my life with her. I cannot recommend this course enough. - David

At first I felt a little bit hesitant and unsure about how these conversations would go. In my mind they seemed like conversations we had already had throughout our relationship. However, once we began writing our answers and actually having these conversations, I really enjoyed it. It felt very good to actually voice all the things I love about David to him and tell him all the things that he does to make me feel loved. It was also very nice to hear him say all those things to me. The talks on parents, love life, and money and leisure I think were also very important because sometimes we assume what the other is thinking (to avoid having an important or at times uncomfortable conversation). We were happy to realize that we were both on the same page on many aspects. I think that these conversations truly helped us improve our communication and therefore made our relationship stronger than it already is. I think it made us think more about our future together and better prepare for our marriage. After these conversations, we probably will, at a given time, complete the rest of the conversations. - Daniela

We would like to thank you for putting together such a great marriage preparation course. We found it to be a great way to really talk about what our marriage means to us and why it is such an important event in our lives. We both enjoyed the conversations and feel that they brought us even closer. We know that we will use these techniques in the future whenever we have an issue that needs to be resolved, because sitting down and having a quality conversation about it is a good way to come to a resolution.  - Hannah and Max

I was a little apprehensive before starting the course, but I could not be more pleased. This course was more than I could have expected. It really required us to dip deep, and discuss things we have taken for granted all these years. We shared a few laughs and tears but I feel closer to my fiance after taking this course than ever before. I feel fully prepared for our wedding day. This course and its content has solidified my feelings and excitement about marriage. I would recommend this course to ANYONE. Friends, family and strangers alike. Thank you Rev. Dr. Nelson for being an integral part of our marriage journey. - Cora

This course was very nice and informational. It helped us bond and have conversations we needed to have. I am thankful we chose this course and I feel that it has fully prepared us for our wedding day. - Zach

This was a phenomenal course. Each packet stimulated conversation on difficult topics and allowed my fiance and I to discuss our values, upbringing, and issues in a healthier way. The rules of conflicts is something that we will continue to work on applying in our relationship. Thank you so much for developing this tool.   - Temi

My fiancé and I are incredibly busy individuals so we appreciate how straight forward the course was. We were able to work on the topics at a sustainable pace and while doing so go to know each other on a deeper level. I would recommend that other couples not to rush through the course and take the time to ask questions that shed more light on each other’s philosophies. - Tayo

Rev. Frank. First, I want to thank you for encouraging me and Tremell to take this course. It was so helpful. Having taken this course was very enjoyable. It brought me and my fiance' closer together. Questions were asked of the both of us that made us think, and made us express things that we probably took for granted that we already knew. The conversation about parents. That was especially hard for me because my parents are both deceased and it’s a touchy subject for me. My fiance made me comfortable and asked me several times if I was ok. The convenience was amazing. I work overnight hours and my clients are unpredictable so being able to do it at home in the time that I had made it very convenient. And at times very enjoyable. I would get so involved I’d forget I was at work. Plus, I’m shy so that's another reason it was convenient. I strongly suggest if you’re getting married take the time to take this course. The Rev. is very helpful and encouraging. He will help you and encourage you. On the website there were hundreds of places to take the course. I’m glad I chose the one with Rev. Frank Nelson. I hope he can continue to help us throughout our marriage. We have a bond with him. Thanks Rev. Frank Nelson - Regina

Reverend Frank Nelson, I would like to thank you for the course. It has brought Regina and I closer than we were before. I now understand her more than I have with any other woman. The questions were on point and it inspired me to aspire. The love that a man and a woman are supposed to have for each other are what we share with one another. Before all of this, I knew what love was, but wasn't fully aware of the dynamics of being in love. Thanks to your course, I and Regina have grasped what love, respect, loyalty, honor, and trust really means. We will take this time and reflect on what brought us together and keep that in our hearts. Again, thank you so very much for all that you've done for us and our family. - Tremell

Dear Rev. Dr Frank. This course has been a delightful experience for me and my fiancé. I would like to express my gratitude for having this course for us to do since it has strengthened our bond and solidified our feelings towards one another and before our special day it has really shown a lot of insight and given us much information on what marriage really is and what it’s going to take for both of us. This course is going to be with us for the entire journey of our futures so I would like to give thanks again on behalf of myself and my fiancé. - Brian and Hong

This online marriage preparation helped us so much. If you have never been married, I recommend this program. It helps you understand your partner and brings self-awareness. The course was easy to navigate. If you’re looking to get married do the online marriage preparation. You won’t regret it. - Elizabeth

The online courses were very convenient. I enjoyed answering questions and even questions I never knew existed. It helped me examine myself with my wife. I recommend this online course if you are going to get married for the first time or even if you been married before. It’s never too late to learn something new. - Abram

I really enjoyed this online premarital course. Taking it online at our own pace was so nice with our busy schedules. We were able to take our time to answer the questions and had time to really talk about the different topics/conversations. A lot of the conversations were topics we probably wouldn’t have discussed on our own, so I’m glad we were forced to talk about it and be open with each other. We learned a lot about each other and said things we probably were always thinking but never actually said out loud. We verbalized our love and appreciation for one another which we already know existed but is always nice to hear. The problem-solving section was also very helpful. I will always look to “rules to resolving conflicts” in our marriage when any conflicts may arise. It really broke down what we should or shouldn’t be doing to resolve a conflict. I would recommend to any engaged couples looking to do this online and at their own pace. You’ll learn a lot and learn to appreciate and love your significant other even more. - Danielle

Danielle and I found this course very helpful in many ways.  We were able to sit down, complete each subject and the questions associated with it.  Then we had real conversations with each other about our responses.  It was good for us both to hear what each other had to say.  Some parts were funny, some were serious.  We learned a great deal about each other and how we feel.  The “Issues” subject allowed us to discuss a problem that is going on in our relationship.  I think it’s the first time we had a intimate conversation about it.  It was good for us.  I believe we have a plan now. Overall, I’m thankful we found your course.  This is great material for all couples getting ready for marriage.  Take the time to work through each subject.  You will benefit greatly from it! - Ryan

These classes have helped us open up more and become closer. We were able to talk about hard topics in an open space and it allowed me to understand and learn more about him and his family. I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy taking this class but, I found it extremely helpful and important as these are topics that we needed to talk about. I am a very confrontational person and sometimes push others to speak out too hard. I found that this class allowed me to take a step back and really listen and learn what my partner is saying. I was able to listen instead of interrupt and put my opinion in the mix. I waited until he was done talking to share my thoughts and feelings. This class made it very easy for the both of us to open up and learn more about one another. I think this class will play a huge part in our future as we continue to grow and learn about one another. - Lindsey

These classes have helped us come closer to each other but also I’ve gotten to know her and her family better. At first I was hesitant to take the classes, but after completing them I was glad I took them because it brought me mentally and physically closer to Lindsey. I’ve never been one to open up to anyone and still with the relationship I’ve had with Lindsey I was still very to myself. I hardly talk about my feelings and thoughts to anyone including my family. However, after taking these classes with Lindsey I feel more at ease talking about emotional and sentimental things with her. These classes have already helped us grow stronger and I don’t doubt they will continue to help us grow stronger in the future. - Jacob

My boyfriend and I have gone through this as an engaged couple. This course was fun and allowed us to go in depth with our relationship and understand our different styles of how we handle situations and our parents' ways as well. We took our evenings when we were alone to work our way through the talks. We found that it brought up topics and points that we hadn't considered and gave us a lot to think about regarding our future together. But most importantly, we confirmed we agree on the main points and we are more sure than ever we took the right decision getting engaged. - Mirian

The prep course was absolutely great! The material covered was just wonderful and created lots of things to talk about between my fiance and myself. We just loved the conversations and the topics covered and always looked forward to the next one. Overall, a great course for improving communication and developing deeper levels of intimacy as a couple and future husband and wife. - Ovidiu

I really liked the course and enjoyed doing it with my fiance! I found the most beneficial items were the tough questions people tend not to ask because they are worried about hurting someone’s feelings. We got to talk about possible kids down the road, and what to expect out of both of us in marriage. Overall, it was a good project to do. I am glad we wrote our answers down on paper so we can revisit the papers in the future to remember how everything started. Great course and not too time consuming. - Mark

I liked doing the course with my fiancé because we got to know each other way better. I found it interesting talking about what we have written on each question. We had so much in common, few differences but we talked about it and made sure we agreed on both opinions. It is a great way for us to have some activity to learn about each other through this course. - Leslie

This course was extremely helpful and convenient for us to do as a couple. We realize our strengths and weaknesses and have a game plan to get stronger as a couple. - Montana

I had a good time taking the time to dig into my thoughts about how big marriage is and the communication topics were great and we had the ability to understand each other more and where we can grow more. - Johnathan

The process was easy, and the content was helpful in guiding a sincere conversation.   It was also nice to have a fun moment among the stress of wedding planning.  The prompts were open ended and made room for dialogue and questions. Our marriage and our future has benefited from this experience. - Tim

The prompts were super helpful and allowed for our conversations to stay on track. They also helped me reflect on our relationship and our future together in a way I hadn’t thought about before. The overall experience was beneficial in creating a vision for our life together! - Krystal

The conversations after reviewing the courses were the most beneficial ensuring that we have had thorough conversations about our relationship. Overall, it also did come out that we have great communication which is great news! I hope that our communication habits are here to stay but we know that good respectful communication does not come without effort. I think doing the worksheets especially ensured everything remained respectful as responses were more thought out. I think writing out all the things we really appreciate and love about each other and why we are getting married or things we wish to say on our wedding were all very important. When things get tough inevitably, it will be a good resource to look back upon. – Kieu-Trinh

The exercises and questions that came up were very valuable in stirring good conversation between myself and Kieu Trinh. I thought our communication was always very good and from this exercise I think we discovered we are in a great place, both excited to get married and continue our partnership together. Issues, both major and minor will come up, but the important part is we both respect each other, are kind to each other, and love each other fully. - Jamie  

I greatly enjoyed completing the eCourse with my fiancée. I learned a lot about strengthening our relationship and improving our communication for our marriage. I also learned more about our values and how they align together. By completing this eCourse, we are able to improve our union, and that has increased our happiness. And when we have problems, I have methods that I can look back on to help guide us on the right path. - John

Rev. Frank Nelson, thank you so much for this insightful marriage preparation class. I really enjoyed the part where we did the questionnaires, and we sat together holding hands, reading each other's answers. Every chapter of this course is helpful for us because it makes us know each other even more. I am grateful because this made me feel closer to John. I know that we can always refer back to this when in need, and it can be a valuable tool for our marriage. - Danica

I experienced a new closeness with Veronica and more understanding of the issues that we face and a renewed gratitude for Veronica (thru knowing how she feels for me, in writing) being in my life. I feel very blessed that we have spent time together, going thru this program and I am so very excited to be the one who is to be her husband. I got a better insight into how I can make her happy/happier. I wish to thank her for the time that she spent with me, for the faith that she has and for sharing of her faith with me. I am very happy, and I believe with all my heart that we are ready to step into our next phase of life together as husband & wife. Thank you Father and God Bless - Glen

I found the experience helpful and the questions at times were a little challenging, though provoking as it forced me think about relationship.  I enjoyed going through this experience with Glen.  It only made me realize more why I fell in love with him. - Veronica

I thought the course was masterfully created to jointly explore all facets of marriage.  The course was a reminder of all the things we enjoy about each other. Furthermore, it allowed us to express why we chose one another as partners and reaffirm our values.  Simultaneously, the course allowed us to work through difficult moments and set goals for future growth. - Johnathan

Writing the answers allows us the opportunity to revisit the documents in the future and strengthen our marriage.  It serves as an extra layer of commitment.  It reinforces our vows.  We have signed our name to said agreement.  It will be a constant reminder to preserve and foster an environment of love. It was a pleasure completing your course and you were very helpful, which is a reflection of your professionalism. - LeTyasha

I felt this course helped us a lot because it made us think of things that we normally would not think to talk about. I feel the conversations we had will help us during our marriage and work on the things that we feel need to be fixed. I would highly recommend this course to other couples because it will help your marriage and help you understand each other with certain aspects of life. - Samantha

I felt the course was pretty good. It definitely made me think about some things and reflect on what we need to do to make things better. The children aspect of the course was my favorite because it made me really think about how I want to raise my child. There are things we need to work on and these conversation pieces can help us. I would recommend this course to other people because it can really help you be on the same page. - Steven

I found the coursework very introspective and productive. I found that there are things Kayleigh and I will always need to work out together as a team.  Kayleigh is my best friend and loves me unconditionally. She is an incredible mother and spouse. I found the coursework allowed me to really see and think about just how important she is to me. Like they say, behind every great man is an even greater woman. I can't wait to spend a lifetime with her. - Jason

I think this course was great. It got into some deep topics about not only each other, but our families as well. Also, it gave us a chance to set aside some time to talk with each other about things that we haven't really gotten a chance to get into much these days just with our busy day to day lives. It's good to ask these questions and maybe get a little uncomfortable so we can be completely transparent with each other and have a better understanding of the who, what, when, where, and whys. It also tapped into what we foresee in the future and how we imagine ourselves with our little one and it painted us a great picture. - Kayleigh

The course was very helpful for me because I felt like it brought to light conversations that we needed to finish that we had previously brought up that had either become dismissed or caused an arguement about. This allowed us to work through it and not create an arguement about certain topics, it also was warming to see what he wants out of all of those and me also, we noticed we wanted similar things which we already had an idea of, but helped confirm that. - Madison

I enjoyed being able to work with Mady about some unresolved issues we had and it made me feel secure in the decision we are about to commit to. Thank you for the opportunity to build that better connection with my future wife to be. - Waylon

I was surprised that during the Issues segment, the issue we chose was deeper than we first thought. We were able to have a long discussion about how the problem came up, and we came up with some plans to tackle it. I found it really helpful to be able to do things on our own time. It gave us time to really think through things and have more meaningful conversations. I would tell other engaged couples to take things at a comfortable pace. Sometimes difficult topics came up and it’s okay to step away from it for a bit. - Michael

I was encouraged by the Rules for Resolving Conflict section. Communication is something my fiancé and I have been working on for a while, and it was nice to see that we were already naturally following a lot of the rules listed in the PDF. It was nice to see them all written out like that and to be able to print them out as a reminder. This was a valuable course and it allowed me to understand my partner’s feelings behind things better. Sometimes it’s hard to put things verbally, but completing the written portion gave us a good springboard to jump into conversations. To other couples, I would tell them that even if you think you know your partner completely, this course may bring up things that surprise you. It brings up a lot of topics that are vital to talk about before getting married. - Lethe

I was pleasantly surprised with this course. The conversation assignments are really geared towards igniting conversation. There were topics here that we hadn’t really delved into too much when we did our Catholic preparation. I also liked how this course really focused on real life issues that we do face on day-to-day basis. Our Catholic preparation was more geared toward the religious side of marriage which is great but some of these topics that we discussed in this course are crucial to a lasting marriage. The emphasis on the open lines of communication is great to hear and really helped shape our conversations. None of these were too out of the ordinary so I feel like we have been on the right track with one another. I feel that we are a bit more prepared to enter into our marriage. – Jairo

The past day or so I was so stressed about our marriage license issue and when I found this course, I was relieved but a bit annoyed since we had already done our Catholic marriage prep. Once we started, I noticed the difference in this course immediately. The conversation assignments truly help to touch on points that are so important for a healthy marriage. I felt like Jairo and I have always had good communication, but this course really took it a step further and helped us to touch on issues we hadn’t spent too much time in the Catholic preparation. The Catholic preparation we had already gone through was wonderful from the religious perspective, but it barely touched on these issues that I feel have a greater impact on the life of a marriage. I truly feel that we are now going into Saturday with a better understanding of one another and have a better direction of where we want our marriage headed. Thank you so much for providing this course and all the great material! - Teresia

This course prompted a lot of good discussions between us. The questions on the discussion guides ensured that we thoroughly discussed important topics, and brought up areas that needed clarification and improvement. In particular, the last section on issues was very helpful for us in working through something that we have been trying to address. - Cathy and Kyle

I enjoyed this course very much. It was very convenient to be able to do, especially with both of our busy and unpredictable schedules. We both work in the operating room and never know when we will get out of work. Sometimes if everything goes perfect, we would both get out at a decent time, but this course made it very easy and allowed both of us to work around our differing schedules. I also thought that the discussion topics were exactly topics that needed to be discussed, worked on, and agreed upon. There were topics, ideas, and other elements of this course that are not necessarily topics people like to bring up but they need to be discussed and each person needs to come to an agreement. I felt it was helpful in the sense that it brought to light all of the issues couples could have and basically put it out there for the couple to discuss, figure out solutions, or how to handle conflicts that arise. The course also makes the individuals taking it realize their actions, and now it affects their partner. Someone might be doing something to drive the other person to feel anger towards them and might not even know it. When this issue is discussed, something can be done in order to make both happy. The course was very enjoyable, we were able to do it together in the comfort of our own homes. I would recommend this course to others because of the convenience, the ability to do the courses around a couple’s schedule, and the helpful discussions and topics that were contained in this course. - Robert

I thoroughly enjoyed taking this course, and I believe it was an eye-opening experience for both me and my fiancé.  First, I found that this course was helpful because it brought up topics that we may not have considered or may not have talked about on our own, or that may have been a little uncomfortable for us to bring up without a little push. It opened up the door for deeper, more constructive conversation. It was nice to explore our spiritual beliefs at this time because I feel as though those can be easily lost in the very hectic, stressful environment that comes with wedding planning.  We entered into this journey together solely for the purpose of union, and it was nice to be reminded of that through this course.  I liked the setup of the class because it allowed us to go at our own pace—we could do a little each night after work or do more on the days we weren’t as busy. It was very convenient for our lifestyle. I highly recommend this course to other couples.  I feel as if our relationship has been renewed and rejuvenated, and it sets us up for a better, more understanding marriage. - Olivia

I feel the process of marriage counseling not only validated my choice and feelings for Rodney, but they also grew. I knew of my love for him, but hearing the way we loved each other made me realize I couldn’t wait to call this sweet man my husband. This was the most enjoyable part for me. There is not much we do not share with each other; however, the section issues were helpful in discussing a couple things we have not been able to solve yet. I am grateful for deciding to take counseling with my future husband, and will hold on to the lessons it has taught us during both the good and bad times. Amanda

Thank you for allowing us to open up with each other more through your easy to walk through course. The lessons were enjoyable. We shared tears, laughter, and our feelings with each other each step of the way. We were already open with each other before, but the course helped us touch on things that needed further discussion and attention. But moreover, the course helped me realize I was making the perfect choice on the person I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. Forever grateful for what these lessons showed me and helped further prove for me. Rodney

La clase pre matrimonial fue lo mas valioso y essencial para nuestra boda. No solamente aprendimos como comunicarnos, si no, tambien a perdonarnos. Lo mas importante que aprendi fue como mantener a Jesus como la fuerza de nuestra union. Los videos del Rev. Frank fueron muy informativos, siento una coneccion tan hermosa y pura en mi corazon que antes no sentia. Yo la verdad cuando empeze la clase, no pense que iba a aprender tanto. Creo que lo que mas me gusto fue el paso 6, porque se trata de la familia y tambien de como siempre poner de mi parte. Le doy Gracias a Dios por poner en mi camino este curso tan maravilloso y educativo. Le recomiendo a todas la parejas cristianas que tomen unos dias de su tiempo para fortalezer su relacion con Dios y tambien como pareja. Gracias Pastor Frank!! Perla Victoria Melendez

Translated to English -- The pre marital class was the most valuable and essential for our wedding. We not only learned how to communicate, but also to forgive ourselves. The most important thing I learned was how to keep Jesus as the strength of our union. The Rev. Frank videos were very informative, I feel such a beautiful and pure connection in my heart that I did not feel before. The truth when I started the class, I did not think I was going to learn so much. I think that what I liked the most was step 6, because it is about family and also how I always do my part. I thank God for putting this wonderful and educational course on my path. I recommend that all Christian couples take a few days of their time to strengthen their relationship with God and also as a couple. Thanks Pastor Frank !!

Pastor Frank, Gracias por darme la oportunidad de conocerme mas como hombre, mas a mi esposa, y sobretodo a Jesus nuestro Dios. Yo siempre he tenido un mal entendido de lo que es el matrimonio, paro gracias a sus clases, aprendi que el matrimonio es un pacto sagrado para toda la vida. Yo vivi una infancia muy vacia y no quiero darle a mi familia el matrimonio que tuvieron mis padres, quiero ser un mejor esposo y padre de familia. Se me hacia dificil entender que mi madre ya no sera la primera en mi vida, si no mi esposa, y gracias al trabajo 4 aprendi como dividir a los "padres" y darle la prioridad a la familia.Tambien el paso 7 numero 1 y 2 fue muy abredor de ojos. Mi esposa y yo estudiamos mucho este capitulo y en algunas cosas no estuvimos de acuerdo, pero al final llegamos a un entendido gracias a sus ensenanzas aprendimos que la COMUNICACION es lo mas importante. Junior

Translated to English -- Pastor Frank, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to know myself more as a man, more than my wife, and above all Jesus our God. I have always had a misunderstanding of what marriage is, but thanks to your classes, I learned that marriage is a sacred pact for life. I lived a very empty childhood and I don't want to give my family the marriage that my parents had, I want to be a better husband and father of a family. It was difficult for me to understand that my mother will no longer be the first in my life, if not my wife, and thanks to work 4 I learned how to divide the "parents" and give priority to the family. Also step 7 number 1 and 2 was very eye-opening. My wife and I studied this chapter a lot and in some things we did not agree, but in the end we reached an understanding thanks to their teachings we learned that COMMUNICATION is the most important thing. Junior

The Online Marriage Preparation Course and Conversations was a great experience for Judith and I. It provided avenues for us to sit together often even in the heat of preparing for our wedding to discuss the essential topics your course covered. Your course includes very extensive thought-provoking ideas and questions which we couldn’t have ever dreamed of, if it wasn’t for your online marriage preparation course and conversations. - John

We are especially thankful to you for the course on Conflict resolution. Rev Frank, we take off our hats for you for bringing up such an awesome online marriage preparation course. It has put us in the driver’s seat for our life long marriage journey. We will always recommend your course to family and friends getting ready to marry. - Judith

Rev. Frank, thank you for allowing us to take the online pre-cana course. I believe each conversation had a very purposeful reasoning to be there. It made me think deep and truly embrace the experience. This allowed me to first express my own thoughts on topics and then listen to Danielle’s point of view and have meaningful conversations and gain a better understanding of each other. The structure of the program flowed very smoothly. We were able to connect on a spiritual level and we look forward to growing our faith together. - Stephen

Rev. Frank, this experience has taught me more about the importance of marriage that I could have ever imagined. It educated us in areas in which we normally would not have focused on.  It taught me not to take our parents for granted and to rely on them to continue to provide guidance throughout our married life.  They have always been there for us, and they will continue to do so as we enter this new chapter in our lives. In addition, it also taught me the importance of investing time and energy into our love life, especially when children come along, they can add added stress to our relationship and it’s important to make time for ourselves.  As a result of this experience I now know that if we work together as a team through the difficult decisions and continue to push each other, we will succeed in whatever we do. - Danielle

My experience with the course was great! It exceeded my expectations. I was very impressed by the depth of the questions. The convenience of it was awesome! The questions caused us to reflect and discuss important matters and we learned more about each other in the process. - Hailey

This course helped give us greater clarity in preparation for our marriage. We already had strong commitment and shared values, and by taking time to have deep conversations with one another we were able to more deeply be on the same page. We also loved the flexibility of being able to schedule at our time and pace that fit our busy schedule. We are excited to now be able to use the lessons learned from this course as we prepare a lifetime of memories together as we build a life together. - Kevin

Overall, the experience that I have when it comes to preparing for our wedding has been enjoyable. Ngoc and I did come across some challenges and differences in the ways that we wanted to celebrate our love; however, we managed to communicate effectively and resolve all those differences. The thing that I found to be the most helpful is timely communication and being open about our expectations. This will help us be aware of each other's feelings and avoid any understanding. - Thi

My experience in preparing for the wedding has been bittersweet. Many conflicts arise in the process, from the smallest to more severe matters. Trying to hold a wedding amidst the Coronavirus novel has added even more challenges. However, I'm proud to say that we have managed to resolve all those conflicts; and effective communication is the key. I'm really proud of me and my wife-to-be that we have been able to put our differences aside and meet at a happy medium to have the best wedding. - Ngoc