South Bedfordshire Community Family Trust

It is said that most women go into marriage expecting to change their husband and most men go into marriage hoping their wives don’t change. Of course neither happens as expected. A marriage is a lifelong journey which can be incredibly fun and fulfilling; however it I am yet to meet a marriage that has not had its trials and tribulations.

And yet there is a reluctance to invest time in building relationships. Whether this people not wanting to admit they could have more fun or are just too busy I am not sure I know.

So we are going to offer a short programme on 30th September which is a great opportunity to spend time together as a couple looking at how to make the most of your marriage. It is very practical and will help equip you with the tools needed to build a healthy marriage that lasts a lifetime. Over 7 evening sessions you are given the opportunity to enjoy a meal together and listen to a talk. Then there is plenty of time to discuss the topic as a couple. There is no group work involved at any stage of the course.

It is for any married couple who wants to work together at and invest in their relationship. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been married for less than two years or more than thirty.

If you have a strong marriage this course will help you make it even better and will reinforce your good habits. If on the other hand your marriage is in difficulty, the course will help provide you with very practical tools to help you work through the issues. Some couples who are separated have used the course as a way of trying to get back together.

The course looks at 7 key areas
• BUILDING STRONG FOUNDATIONS
• THE ART OF COMMUNICATION
• RESOLVING CONFLICT
• THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS
• PARENTS AND IN-LAWS
• GOOD SEX
• LOVE IN ACTION

At the end of each session you will be given some homework to do together before the next session. It isn’t looked at by anyone else and is just for your own benefit to help you continue your discussion at home.

There is no formal cost but it would be helpful if participants can make a donation of £10 per couple per evening to cover all materials and meals.

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Eleven couples in Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard and Milton Keynes on 14th May said, ‘why would you not invest a few hours to give yourself a strong foundation that will help develop a relationship that will last a lifetime?’ Roger and Lynn the course leaders married now for over 10,000 days talked about the importance of Communication, Affection (including love, intamacy and sex), Respect, Encouragement and Dedication. There were a series of activities where couples looked at their own preferences and what was good and needed protecting and what needed to develop.
Coffee, tea, cake and humour made for a fun and informative morning

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