Marriage Preparation/Education:

Why invest in marriage education?  Even in a world that says divorce is ok, people still hope they can have the forever after happy with one love.

So investing in your marriage before you say “I Do” gives you a unique picture of who you are as a couple; where you are naturally strong and how to strengthen the areas that don’t seem as compatible.  It’s all about skill building and a heart for harmony.

I use two tools that have proven over the course of 15 plus years to help couples say “I Do” with an intimate understanding of how to do “I Do”

I use Prepare Enrich and Temperament – these tools spark conversation, set realistic goals and expectations and create a common language for communication and conflict resolution.  Temperament tells us who we are on the inside, how God created us uniquely. – so self-awareness and acceptance of our own needs and our differing partner’s needs give us a true sense of how to make a home that represents the two individuals and their new found oneness. 

Blended families: 

Happening every day in America and the world….thank God for hearts that can learn to love again, try again.  It’s worth it but it’s not easy.  Keeping your heart set on the why and how is the key to success. 

Betrayal or disillusionment due to unresolved conflict: 

Pain, trauma, lost trust, broken promises, worn out from “trying”- just making a real promise to show up and be curious and teachable will land your marriage in a hopeful place and beyond. 

Relationship struggles: 

Everyone finds some relationships are harder to stay connect to than others.  The key is boundaries.  Boundaries allow you to love others because you set realistic expectations and you become confident in what is within your control and what is outside of your control.

See in every marriage more than a week or so old there are grounds for divorce.  The key is to find and continue to find grounds for your marriage!”

-Robert Anderson