I heard that Marriage Encounter is for “troubled” marriages. We’ve been married for (1 year, 10 years, or 35 years) and we don’t have “issues.” Why should we attend?

On the contrary, Marriage Encounter Experiences are for ALL marriages!  Think about it, employers may send you to a seminar to gain new skills on the job, so why not dedicate time to gain new skills that can benefit your most important relationship – your marriage!

The Marriage Encounter gives busy couples much needed time together to focus on each other and deepen their communication. After the Experience, couples often return to their life and families refreshed with renewed commitment to each other.

Often we share that ideal Experience couples are those going through life transitions – recently married,  expanding the family, job transitions, blended families, empty nesters, or couples facing retirement or illnesses. These are times when compassionate communication and listening matter the most!

For marriages that are deeply troubled, in crisis, or have deep hurts that need significant healing and forgiveness, please consider our sister program, Retrouvaille.