Devora Krasnianski of Adai Ad talks with Dr. Debbie Akerman and Ruchama Clapman of MASK about important aspects of marriage readiness.

• Welcome
• Triangular Theory of Love: 1. Working together 2. Intimacy 3. Commitment
• How does age consider into marriage readiness?
• What does ‘giving’ mean in a marriage?
• How to tell a person’s character?
• Self-reflection: Look at life in the sum total.
• It’s a good thing if the dates get stressed.
• Try to see each other in different circumstances/ real life.
• Difference between giving and co-dependency.
• How ‘full’ do I have to be ready for marriage?
• What are traits that are not compatible with healthy marriage?
• Readiness after a difficult childhood or trauma?
• It is not enough to know what you don’t want to do in your marriage.
• If you are making a shift in your life, how long should you be settled into that new life before marriage?
• Conflict theory: How do you have conflict?
• Getting married after (or with) addiction. Honesty about addiction.
• Do I have to share about my pornography addiction or experimentation?
• What is considered an addiction? It is possible to be successfully married to a recovering addict.
• What is the definition of co-dependency?
• How does the concept of ‘ego’ work in a marriage?
• How to address the pressure to get married?  How do I know if I am ready to be married?
• Can an anxious person get married? Yes.
• Nobody will marry perfection.  Accepting a person on their terms. 
• Dealing with trust issues.
• How to pick a therapist that is right for you?