Chris Pratt Opens Up: He and Katherine Schwarzenegger Took Premarital Counseling Before Marriage

Chris Pratt recently opened up about a key step he and his wife Katherine Schwarzenegger took before tying the knot. The Guardians of the Galaxy star revealed that the couple went through premarital counseling before their 2019 wedding, which helped them set some ground rules for their marriage.

During a chat on his Literally! With Rob Lowe podcast, Pratt explained that attending counseling at St. Monica Catholic Church was part of the process. “We did like six sessions with this guy who was, by the way, the best thing in the world,” he said. He added that the sessions were incredibly helpful in preparing them to handle disagreements that could come up later.

Pratt described how the counseling allowed them to create a “list of directives” to guide their marriage and avoid conflicts. “If you’re somebody who’s thinking of getting married, you should definitely follow this,” he advised. He explained that the process raised questions couples might not consider until years into marriage, giving them the chance to discuss them early.

For example, the couple agreed on when to start and end Christmas celebrations. “One of them was that we were gonna play Christmas music on Nov. 1, and we were gonna take the Christmas tree down Dec. 26,” Pratt shared. “We talked about it beforehand. So now we’re on board.” He said that having these discussions upfront prevents arguments over small but potentially tense topics.

Pratt emphasized the importance of communication in marriage. “If you agree on it, you move on. But if there’s things you disagree on, you hash it out, and you do the work,” he said. Podcast host Rob Lowe, who has been married for over 30 years, called the counseling “a great idea.”

Chris Pratt was previously married to Ana Faris, and they share one son, Jack, who is now 13. With Katherine Schwarzenegger, he has three children: Lyla, 5, Eloise, 3, and Ford, 1.

It’s refreshing to see a celebrity openly talk about taking proactive steps to strengthen a marriage. Premarital counseling might seem old-fashioned to some, but Pratt’s story shows it can help prevent misunderstandings and set a strong foundation for a relationship. Do you think more couples should follow this approach before getting married? Share your thoughts in the comments.