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Most adults aspire to be happily married. And yet only half of all marriages go the distance. Let's face it, even the best relationships can be strengthened.

Just like training for any team sport, strong relationships require commitment, communication and compromise.

In our heads we all know that good relationships take work. In practice, we seem to be acting the opposite, as though the hard work is a sign that we chose the wrong person. Think Sleepless in Seattle. We have many influences to make us think this way. People buy the dream (where finding the right person solves all problems) but ended up with the reality (good relationships take work).

Our position is simple: If more people invest wisely in their relationships, those relationships will strengthen and fewer divorces or separations will take place.

Our program offers fun, interactive relationship skills workshops and private couple education sessions. We believe that such things as improving communication skills and practicing mutual respect will help many couples build a brighter future for themselves and their children.

Research has shown...

a clear connection between couples with healthy relationships and healthy communities. Adults in healthy relationships have better physical, emotional, social and financial health. Children unequivocally benefit from healthy two parent families. Research has shown that children of couples with strong, healthy and stable relationships have fewer incidences of mental illness, tend to complete more of their education, are less likely to get involved with crime or drugs and are wealthier than their counterparts in unhealthy relationships. This balance creates stronger communities with fewer social services needs. So, relationship education is good for our community health as well as our personal health.

But don't take our word for it, look below to see what people are saying about our program and what our president has to say about marriage/relationship education.

What People Are Saying...

"If I were in touch with all that I gained by coming to this workshop, perhaps I wouldn't be headed for a divorce"  - Darlene, Dunedin 2/7/09

“What a wonderful opportunity for couples to come together and learn how to strengthen their marriage/relationship.  My only regret is that we didn’t take this class sooner.” – Tanya,  St. Petersburg 11/8/2008

“I was very pleased with the professionalism and knowledge of the spearkers.  Your staff was genuinely interested and you could tell they liked [their] line of work…” – Sandra, Largo 11/8/2008

"It was the best 8 hours I've spent learning anything.  It was excellent!  I'm ready to put it all into practice." - Don, Tampa

"I found the most important lesson for me was expectations in relationships. I see that I am unaware of my expectations in my relationship and sometimes unreasonable. I will now try to focus on this and make myself more aware." - Jennifer, St. Petersburg

"I think that the teachers were most helpful and many young couples should be lucky enough to experience this class." - Eric, Tarpon Springs

"I really learned a lot and I think it will help me in the near future as I seek out marriage with my fiance." - Robert, St. Petersburg

"I do believe that the topic of forgiveness will help me now and the many areas of relationship improvement will assist me in finding and maintaining a healthy, happy love in the future." - Virginia, Pinellas Park

"We came from Tampa to take this workshop. I did not know what to expect the first night and was a little apprehensive. I didn't need to be. Maida (relationship coach) was wonderful. My boyfriend and I learned so much at this workshop. It has really helped us become closer. After the first night we went home, talked and really shared with one another. We hadn't spent a dime and I had so much fun with him." - Lisa, Tampa

What Our President Elect Is Saying...

“…preliminary research shows that marriage education workshops can make a real difference in helping married couples stay together and in encouraging unmarried couples who are living together to form a more lasting bond.”

Barack Obama, Audacity of Hope, 2006, p.334, in chapter titled *Family*

When Was Your Last Check Up?

You get a physical checkup, regular dental care and even your car gets regular attention and maintenance.  Why not give the same care and attention to your most important relationship?

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