Characteristics of the Program
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
