We know that preparing for a wedding does not equal being prepared for marriage. A couple may have sent out calligraphy invitations to 100 of their closest friends. They may have beautiful wedding rings and wonderful music selected for their ceremony. They may even be holding two airline tickets to a romantic honeymoon destination. They may have their wedding planned down to the finest detail, but the truth remains: Being prepared for a wedding does not equal being prepared for a marriage.8 It’s understandable that some couples spend more time preparing for their wedding than they do for their marriage. Wedding plans seem far more tangible. Once the caterer is scheduled it can be checked off the to-do list. Relational readiness is not so tidy. Every year, however, experts are making great strides in identifying how to significantly improve the odds a couple has for a fulfilling lifelong marriage. A few studies show that certain pre-marriage variables can differentiate couples who will do well and those who will not do well with up to a 94% accuracy rate.10 The SYMBIS Assessment is built on a growing mountain of research that reveals what is most effective when it comes to pre-marriage education (as well as marriage enrichment for SYMBIS+).

It explores a full range of issues - from relatively simple and static dimensions such as longevity of the relationship, critical skill sets such as communication, and all of the complexities of joining two sets of personality dynamics. All in all, the SYMBIS Assessment covers more than two-dozen particular dimensions based upon research studies with relevance to your coaching and counseling.

These include:

Some of these issues deserve more time and attention than others and the structure of the SYMBIS Report will help you naturally sequence through them in an organized manner and at a natural pace, allowing you to focus on issues of relevance.

Any couple can take the SYMBIS Assessment – but you’ll need a Certified SYMBIS Facilitator. Why? Because they are trained in debriefing your personalized 15-page report with you. Additionally, the SYMBIS Report is incredibly powerful and robust. For this reason, a certified Facilitator is required to help you understand and apply all the valuable information it contains. If your relationship is getting serious, you should take the assessment, as it’s never too soon to begin the process of exploring your potential future together.

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