This brief identifies factors that predict a satisfying marriage, including individual traits, couple traits, and personal and relationship contexts. It then discusses how couples can assess these factors in their relationships by using a comprehensive premarital assessment questionnaire (PAQs) and interpreting the results with their partner. Three PAQs are highlighted: Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding and Study, Relationship Evaluation, and Premarital Preparation and Relationship Enhancement. Steps for going from assessment to improvement are discussed, as well as the benefits of premarital counseling.