| marital counseling | The process whereby a trained counselor assists married couples to resolve problems that arise and trouble them in their relationship; husband and wife are seen by the same counselor in separate and joint counseling sessions focusing on immediate family problems. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| marital status | A demographic parameter indicating a person's status with respect to marriage, divorce, widowhood, singleness, etc. (12 Dec 1998) |
| marital therapy | A form of psychotherapy involving the husband and wife and directed to improving the marital relationship. (12 Dec 1998) |