Marriage is momentous and meaningful. This premarital counseling guidebook for gay and lesbian couples highlights the importance of asking questions, exploring viewpoints, and discovering a few surprises about your future spouse. It explores common issues faced by all couples as well as some issues which are unique to gay and lesbian couples. In this guidebook, you'll find composite case studies illustrating real problems and creative solutions, and you'll find probing questions designed to help you learn more about your mate.
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Over time, more and more gay and lesbian couples are making commitments to each other and, in some states, getting married. As this trend (which is becoming a recognized right) continues, there is a need for premarital counseling. I've written a short handbook which can be used as a launchpad for discussion between couples or as a guide for therapists to follow in their sessions.
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"This book is an easy read with high-quality information for same-sex couples considering long-term commitment. This is a much needed reference for couples and for counselors who work with them. I plan on using it in my own practice with all couples working toward marriage." --Susan M. Dillinger, M.S., LPC-Intern, NCC
"This guidebook is valuable for all couples, gay and straight, considering marriage or not, as it provides a simple, powerful tool for couples who are ready to take that next step in their relationship." --Rev. Richard J. Colonna
"This guidebook is valuable for all couples, gay and straight, considering marriage or not, as it provides a simple, powerful tool for couples who are ready to take that next step in their relationship." --Rev. Richard J. Colonna
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Pamela Milam, MA, LPC is a Nationally Certified Counselor and Board Certified Life Coach. Having worked for more than a decade in private practice, she assists couples of all kinds before and during their marriages. She also enjoys her work with individuals who are dealing with depression, anxiety, anger, grief, adjustment problems, and life transitions.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book may have the words 'premarital' in the title, but after reading it - I couldn't help but think about my own 12 year relationship. Counselor Pamela Milam gives great advice and couches it in a way that is 'user-friendly' and not a book of 'therapy terms'. She utilizes great composite studies of different scenarios so that many people can identify and possibly find themselves in the pages. I would recommend this book for any LGBT couple starting down the road of marriage or for those looking to work on existing relationships as well. A compact, useful, thought-provoking tool to ignite a dialogue among couples.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was lucky enough to receive an advance copy of this book, and found much great information within. Counselor Pamela Milam walks you through numerous scenarios LGBT individuals may face as they come together as a couple. Drawing on her years of experience counseling both individuals and couples, Milam supplements her advice with actual case studies, gleaned from her patients, and reading about their experiences might help you determine how you'll handle similar situations, if faced with them. While specifically geared towards those considering marriage, I found myself thinking about how I could apply much of the advice to my relationship of 9 years.
Practical, thoughtful, and chock-full of advice and elements to consider, this book is a must-read for any LGBT person thinking of tying the knot.
Practical, thoughtful, and chock-full of advice and elements to consider, this book is a must-read for any LGBT person thinking of tying the knot.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is an excellent resource. It gave my fiance and I some things to consider. Too often, a couple will make assumptions instead of discussing things that may impact their marriage. This book helps give insight on those issues so that couples can build a strong, healthy, lifelong marriage. --Enrique
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Somewhat obvious
Somewhat obvious concerns regarding marriage and commitment are addressed. Good for a basic guide book and can be used for both gay and traditional/straight couples.
Published 1 month ago by MsM
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Premarital Counseling
This is one of the best couple's books I've ever read. Pamela Milam does a masterful job of helping couples understand the kinds of assumptions that create an unstable... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Nathaniel Smith
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