Smart Marriages

Successful couples have the same number of
disagreements as couples who divorce.
Even more interesting, research shows that all couples disagree about the same basic issues – money, kids, sex, housework, in-laws, and time.

The difference between successful and unsuccessful
couples is how they handle these differences.

Successful couples disagree in a way that
makes their relationship stronger.
They also have other skills, knowledge and attitudes that help
them build and maintain happiness and satisfaction.

The good news is that anyone can
learn to do it better and smarter.
Couples can unlearn the behaviors that destroy
love and replace them with the behaviors
that keep love alive.

Learning what to expect in marriage as you go through the
different and predictable stages plus the skills to manage the
challenges along the way, gives couples confidence and a “can do” attitude –
success breeds more success, marriage muscle builds more marriage muscle.

The other good news is there are many different courses – many
different programs from which to choose. Sample and shop till you find your favorites.

The average class is 2 days, but there are 4 hour classes, one-day classes,
weekend classes, and classes that meet one night a week for six or eight weeks.


There is a broad range of both secular and faith-based programs.

There are courses for couples at any stage:
• dating
• engaged
• cohabiting
• married – newlyweds or long-married or anything in between
• new parents
• parents of adolescents
• empty-nesters
• stepfamilies
• couples on the brink of divorce – separated or out of love.

Research shows that all couples need the same information and the same basic skills
which means
couples can use the tools to build a good relationship from the ground up,
to keep a good relationship healthy, or to rebuild a marriage or relationship
that’s seriously in need of repair.

It turns out you CAN learn how to get the feeling back…….and keep love alive.

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