Frequently Asked Questions
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MarriageTalks is a DIY premarital counseling kit and guided app that helps couples prepare for marriage at their own pace. It includes therapist-informed conversation prompts, exercises, and activities designed to build communication, intimacy, and understanding — no counselor required.
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Not exactly. MarriageTalks is inspired by evidence-based counseling tools but designed to be accessible and affordable for any couple. Think of it as the at-home version of premarital counseling — structured, meaningful, and easy to use together.
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Simply open your first “Talk,” read the brief guidance, and explore the prompts together. While each couple is unique, our couples find that each Talk takes 30–90 minutes and focuses on an important topic like money, family, intimacy, or conflict. You can do one per week, or make a weekend out of it. Some couples even space the Talks out over the course of months depending on their schedules.
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No — one subscription works for both of you. You’ll receive everything you need to go through the conversations together.
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That’s completely normal! Start with one short session, we recommend our original “Why Marriage?” Talk. Many couples find that once they try a Talk, it feels surprisingly natural — more like a great date night conversation than therapy.
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You’re bound to uncover many areas of agreement and similarity, and likely areas where you differ, that is totally normal! Our first piece of advice is to breathe through it. In relationships, difference and conflict are normal. If a topic is feeling sticky or you feel like outside support would be helpful, we invite you to reach out to us and we can connect you with our database of couples counselors to help you work out the kinks.
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Not at all. It’s designed for any couple considering marriage or wanting to strengthen their foundation before making a lifelong commitment.
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Absolutely. Therapists, officiants, and clergy use MarriageTalks as a supplement or homework tool for couples in their programs.
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You’ll have guided conversations that help you understand each other’s values, expectations, and communication styles more deeply. Couples say they feel more connected, confident, and ready to handle real-life challenges together.
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The standard kit includes guided Talks. You can do all Talks in a few weeks, or spread them out over a few months. Each couple if unique, so we offer additional Talks to explore relevant topics for your relationship like Pets, Prenup, Spirituality and Religion, Infidelity and more. See those here.
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The digital subscription starts at $___ per couple, and the physical kit (with printed materials and keepsake items) is $___. Shipping is included in the U.S.
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We offer full refunds for any kits that are damaged or incomplete. We want you to feel really great about Marriage Talks. If you’re not satisfied after completing your first Talk, reach out to us immediately and we will do our best to make it right.
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Yes! Having quality talks with a partner is a meaningful, forever gift. Marriage Talks makes a wonderful engagement, wedding, or anniversary present. You can select the “Gift to a Couple” option at checkout, and we’ll send a beautifully packaged box or email gift card.
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We do! We are small business owners and work as a small team of two. If you reach out, you’ll get one of us.
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Q: What is MarriageTalks?
MarriageTalks is a DIY premarital counseling kit and guided app that helps couples prepare for marriage at their own pace. It includes therapist-informed conversation prompts, exercises, and activities designed to build communication, intimacy, and understanding — no counselor required.
Q: Is this the same as premarital counseling?
Not exactly. MarriageTalks is inspired by evidence-based counseling tools but designed to be accessible and affordable for any couple. Think of it as the at-home version of premarital counseling — structured, meaningful, and easy to use together.
Q: How do we use MarriageTalks?
Simply open your first “Talk,” read the brief guidance, and explore the prompts together. While each couple is unique, our couples find that each Talk takes 30–90 minutes and focuses on an important topic like money, family, intimacy, or conflict. You can do one per week, or make a weekend out of it. Some couples even space the Talks out over the course of months depending on their schedules.
Q: Do both partners need to have the kit?
No — one subscription works for both of you. You’ll receive everything you need to go through the conversations together.
Q: What if one of us is hesitant to try it?
That’s completely normal! Start with one short session, we recommend our original “Why Marriage?” Talk. Many couples find that once they try a Talk, it feels surprisingly natural — more like a great date night conversation than therapy.
Q: What if we get stuck?
You’re bound to uncover many areas of agreement and similarity, and likely areas where you differ, that is totally normal! Our first piece of advice is to breathe through it. In relationships, difference and conflict are normal. If a topic is feeling sticky or you feel like outside support would be helpful, we invite you to reach out to us and we can connect you with our database of couples counselors to help you work out the kinks.
Q: Do we have to be engaged to use MarriageTalks?
Not at all. It’s designed for any couple considering marriage or wanting to strengthen their foundation before making a lifelong commitment.
Q: Can this be used alongside therapy or church-based premarital counseling?
Absolutely. Therapists, officiants, and clergy use MarriageTalks as a supplement or homework tool for couples in their programs.
Q: What will we get out of MarriageTalks?
You’ll have guided conversations that help you understand each other’s values, expectations, and communication styles more deeply. Couples say they feel more connected, confident, and ready to handle real-life challenges together.
Q: How long does it take to complete?
The standard kit includes guided Talks. You can do all Talks in a few weeks, or spread them out over a few months. Each couple if unique, so we offer additional Talks to explore relevant topics for your relationship like Pets, Prenup, Spirituality and Religion, Infidelity and more. See those here.
Q: How much does it cost?
The digital subscription starts at $___ per couple, and the physical kit (with printed materials and keepsake items) is $___. Shipping is included in the U.S.
Q: Do you offer returns or refunds?
We offer full refunds for any kits that are damaged or incomplete. We want you to feel really great about Marriage Talks. If you’re not satisfied after completing your first Talk, reach out to us immediately and we will do our best to make it right.
Q: Can I gift MarriageTalks to another couple?
Yes! Having quality talks with a partner is a meaningful, forever gift. Marriage Talks makes a wonderful engagement, wedding, or anniversary present. You can select the “Gift to a Couple” option at checkout, and we’ll send a beautifully packaged box or email gift card.
Q: Who provides customer service?
We do! We are small business owners and work as a small team of two. If you reach out, you’ll get one of us.