Grace and George Are Engaged to Be Married and Are

Multiple Choice

Grace and George are engaged to be married and are considering taking a pre-marital education program to help their chances of having a successful marriage. Based on the research presented by your authors, what would you advise them?​

A) ​These programs have reduced divorce by 90 to 92% among couples who attended them, so you should sign up immediately!
B) ​These programs have consistent, though modest positive effects on marriages, so go ahead and sign up!
C) ​Don't waste your time. These programs show no positive or negative impact on marriages.
D) ​Avoid these programs at all costs! Research shows that they actually harm marriages rather than helping them.