##Proactive. . . helping couples build and nurture marriages. ##Simple. . . sharing stories of married life in encouraging ways. ##Fun. . . twelve guided conversations over dinner, dessert or snacks once a month (see below). ##Practical. . . support for couples as they face new stages and adjustments in marriage. ##Friendship. . . a role model of a successful marriage instead of a “marriage counseling,” problem-focused model. ##Wisdom. . . conversations tap into the power of stories from everyday life. ##Encouragement. . . older and younger couples learning form one another as they intentionally grow their marriage relationships. ##The 12 Topics * Thankfulness * Healthy Marriage Habits: Showing Our Love for Each Other * Leaving and Cleaving: Making our Life Together * Recreation & Playfulness * Money in Marriage * Communication * Problem Solving * Balancing Acts: Marriage, Family, Community, & Work * Children * Friendship, Closeness, & Intimacy * Planning for Our Future * Celebrating the Holidays 2008-05-17T01:43:58+00:00 Characteristics of the Program 4 characteristics 2008-05-20T03:00:10+00:00