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Prepare/Enrich is a clinically validated relationship assessment used by more than 100,000 trained facilitators, with dedicated versions for Catholic, Protestant, and interfaith couples. It measures strengths and growth areas across communication, finances, intimacy, and faith, then guides couples through personalized skill-building with a counselor or mentor.
Our verdict
Prepare/Enrich is one of the most widely used and heavily researched relationship inventories in the world, administered to millions of couples through more than 100,000 trained facilitators. Available in 12 languages, it offers customized versions for Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, Jewish, and interfaith couples, so faith can be woven directly into the questions rather than tacked on.
Its strengths are breadth and rigor. The questionnaire spans communication, conflict resolution, finances, intimacy, spiritual beliefs, and personality, with optional modules for parenting, military life, and more. It then produces a detailed facilitator report that classifies the couple, scores relationship satisfaction, and recommends specific skill-building exercises. For counselors and pastors, the reporting tools are genuinely best-in-class.
The trade-off is accessibility. Unlike a consumer app, you cannot simply download Prepare/Enrich and begin, you take it through a certified facilitator who administers and interprets the results. At $35 per couple plus the facilitator's time, it is a structured counseling experience rather than a self-guided one, which is ideal for its intended use but limiting if you want something to open on your own.
How we scored it
Standout features
Validated Scales
Research-backed scoring across relationship domains.
Faith Versions
Tailored for Catholic, Protestant, and interfaith couples.
Communication Focus
Pinpoints strengths and growth areas in dialogue.
Finances & Intimacy
Covers the topics couples struggle with most.
Facilitator Report
Detailed couple profile with skill recommendations.
12 Languages
Accessible to couples around the world.
Pros & cons
✓ Pros
- Decades of research and validation behind every scale
- Dedicated faith versions for Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, and interfaith couples
- Extremely broad: communication, money, intimacy, parenting, and more
- Powerful facilitator reports with satisfaction and personality scoring
- Available in 12 languages for diverse couples
– Cons
- Only available through a certified facilitator, never fully self-serve
- Primarily a one-time assessment rather than an ongoing tool
- The consumer-facing experience is minimal; value lives in the facilitator report
Best for
Couples working with a pastor, counselor, or mentor who want a thorough, research-backed evaluation, especially those wanting a version tailored to their specific faith tradition.
Look elsewhere if
You would rather use a self-guided app without a facilitator, or you want daily devotionals and ongoing exercises instead of a one-time inventory.
Pricing
How it compares
| Prepare/Enrich | SYMBIS Assessment | Lasting | Marriage365 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.0 | 8.4 | 8.2 | 7.8 |
| Faith integration | 8.0 | 8.5 | 6.0 | 8.5 |
| Research basis | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| Self-serve access | 6.5 | 7.0 | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Breadth of topics | 9.0 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
FAQ
Is Prepare/Enrich Christian?
It offers dedicated Christian versions, including Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox, that integrate faith topics like prayer, worship, and spiritual beliefs, alongside secular and interfaith options.
Can I take it without a facilitator?
No. Prepare/Enrich must be administered and interpreted by a certified facilitator, typically a pastor, counselor, or trained mentor.
How much does it cost?
The assessment is $35 per couple. Facilitators may include this in their fees and pay a separate cost to become certified.
How long is the assessment?
About 30 minutes per person, though the length varies with the customizations chosen for your version.
What does it cover?
Communication, conflict, finances, intimacy, spiritual beliefs, and personality, plus optional modules for parenting, military life, and more.
