The wedding is one day. The marriage is every day after.

Most couples spend months planning the wedding and almost no time planning the marriage. This course is that time. It walks the two of you through fifty honest conversations, the same ones I guide couples through in my practice. Some are easy. Some are not. Every one of them matters more than the flowers.

Fifty lessons, five parts of your life together.

1. Where You Come From Your families, your patterns, and how you learned to love. 2. Money & the Daily Load Income, debt, chores, and who carries what. 3. Intimacy & Connection Sex, closeness, and staying wanted, not just needed. 4. Family, Culture & In-Laws The people who come with the marriage. 5. Your Future & the Long View Children, careers, faith, and growing old together.

Built by a clinician still in the room.

Olivia L. Baylor, LCPC, is a licensed therapist, the founder of My Mental Health University®, and the owner and clinical supervisor of a practice licensed in seven states. For more than ten years she has helped couples have the conversations that decide a marriage. She created the Before I Do Method™ and wrote its two books, the Guide and the Workbook. She has trained more than 1,000 clinicians across the country, and she still sees couples every week. This course brings the same fifty conversations she uses in her practice to the two of you.

What couples and clients say

Real couples. Real preparation.

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Olivia's course allowed for open conversation to flow effortlessly and delve deeper into what could have been surface-level conversations.
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— Allison D. & Gareth C.

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This course helped us have effective and open discussions about some tough subjects. I do believe it will help us have a stronger foundation for our marriage. Very thankful to have found this course and to be able to complete it prior to walking down the aisle.
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— Savannah S. & Brandon S.

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The course allowed us to build a stronger foundation and understanding in our relationship as we prepare to take the next step. It has given us understanding, tools, and ways to resolve conflict — a refreshing experience that allowed us to bond, talk, and dive deeper.
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— Jonathan S.

Questions couples ask

▪️ What is a premarital counseling course? It is a guided way to talk through the big topics before marriage: money, family, intimacy, conflict, and your future. This one is self-paced, built by a licensed therapist, and made for the two of you to do together. ▪️ Do we take a premarital course together or separately? Together is the point. Listen together, then talk. Some lessons ask you to think on your own first. ▪️ How long does an online premarital course take? Most couples finish in six to ten weeks doing a few lessons a week. You have a full year of access, so there is no rush. ▪️ Is an online premarital course the same as couples therapy? No. This is education. It is built by a licensed therapist, but it is not counseling, and it is not a substitute for it. ▪️ Is a premarital course worth it if we are not engaged yet? Yes. If you are serious about each other, these conversations will serve you at any stage. ▪️ How much does a premarital course cost? This course is $69.99, one time, for both of you. That includes all fifty lessons, the conversation prompts, and your certificate of completion.

Curriculum

54 Chapters · 107 Lessons

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      Introduction

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      How This Course Works

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      A Note Before We Start

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      Marriage Preparation

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      Infidelity

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      Attachment Styles

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      Modern Dating, Readiness & Situationships

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      Exes & Past Entanglements

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      Sex & Intimacy

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      Sexual Health & STIs

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      BDSM & Kink

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      Fetishes

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      Coming Out in Relationships

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      Polyamory & Consensual Non-Monogamy

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      Personal Space & Quality Time

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      Household Roles

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      Chores & the Mental Load

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      Finances

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      Children & Family Planning

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      Infertility & Perinatal Mood Disorders

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      Friendship in Marriage

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      Family Genograms

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      Hobbies & Leisure

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      Communication

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      Conflict Resolution

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      Self-Esteem & Self-Worth

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      Relationship Safety & Domestic Violence

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      Second Marriages & Remarriage

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      In-Laws & Extended Family

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      In-Law Conflict Resolution

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      Step-Children & Blended Families

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      Interracial Relationships

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      Interreligious Relationships & Shared Meaning

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      Disabilities in Relationships

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      Married but Separate: LAT & Commuter Marriages

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      Death, Dying & Grief

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      Suicide

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      Addiction

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      Military Marriages

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      Significant Life Changes

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      Wedding Planning

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      Retirement Planning

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      First Year Roadmap

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      Politics & Ideological Differences

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      Technology, Phones & Screens

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      Social Media in Relationships

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      Holidays, Traditions & Rituals

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      Pets in Marriage

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      Miscarriage & Pregnancy Loss

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      Career Ambitions & Relocation

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      Mental Illness in Marriage

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      Neurodiversity in Relationships

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      Health & Fitness in Marriage

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      Bringing It All Together

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      You did it. Fifty conversations, one blueprint. Before you go, tell us how it went. Your answers help us make this course better for the couples who come after you. This takes about three minutes.

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      Closing message

Enter the marriage with your eyes open.

Fifty conversations from now, you will know each other in a way most couples never do. Start tonight.

$69.99

Start the Course · $69.99 per couple

Refund, Grievance & Accommodation Policy

▪️ What is the refund policy? This course is a final sale and does not offer refunds. ▪️ What is the grievance policy if I have a concern about the course? Participants with concerns or complaints should submit them in writing to My Mental Health University® at [email protected]. All grievances will be reviewed and addressed in a timely and fair manner, with appropriate remedies provided when necessary. ▪️ What is the accommodations policy? My Mental Health University® is committed to creating inclusive and accessible learning experiences. If you require accommodations due to a disability or other need, please contact us in advance at [email protected] so that reasonable efforts can be made to support your participation.