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When the wedding-day celebrations end and the honeymoon draws to a close, all couples inevitably face the reality of life together-for better or for worse. Use these recommended sources to find out what a marriage entails from a practical point of view. Learn about your financial and legal rights as a spouse, and find online group support. This guide also provides resources for military spouses. Finally, if you are in need of some external help, you'll find directories to marriage counseling services as well.

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Couples Counseling

Whether you are having marriage troubles or just want to strengthen communication skills with your spouse, you may consider a marriage counselor to help guide and mediate discussion. These online resources can help you decide whether counseling can improve your marriage and how to find the support you need.

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The Mayo Clinic has a section on Mental Health that includes a discussion on the emotional strain of marital problems. Read the article "Marriage counseling: Working through relationship problems" for a basic overview of what marriage counseling entails and when to visit a counselor.

Many health insurance providers help with the cost of marriage counseling. Be sure to check your insurance company's Web site to learn about the services covered.

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The National Directory of Marriage and Family Counseling helps couples locate and evaluate marriage counselors with information on the effectiveness of counseling, cost, counseling techniques, and how to choose a counselor. Visit the "Family and Marriage Counseling Articles" section for discussions of common issues like money and parenting. Be aware that some Google ads cut into the text.

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American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy helps locate therapists in the United States, Canada, and abroad. Search this site for information on very specific family and marriage-related issues such as infidelity, infertility, and domestic violence.

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The Family & Marriage Counseling Directory offers information and resources for phone counseling, counseling alternatives, and books about family, marriage, and relationships. Counseling services are recommended on this site along with discussions on how to make counseling effective and how to select a therapist.

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