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  • Bringing Baby Home

    There is nothing more disruptive to the life of a couple than the introduction of a first baby. The joy, the fear, the apprehension, the sleepless nights and learning the role of “parent” become centre… Read more

  • “They Just Don’t Understand Me”

    Have you ever been in the middle of an argument with your partner and thought to yourself “they just don’t understand what I am saying.” No matter how hard you try, they just don’t seem… Read more

  • His, Hers or Ours?

    Money. We all need it. Most of the time, we wish we had more of it. But when we get married, what should we do about our money? Some couples spend many years together with… Read more

  • Maybe “I do” Maybe “I don’t”

    Marriage as an institution gets a lot of bad wrap, some of it deserved and some of it not. Feminists might say it was designed to control women and hand power to men. Historians might… Read more

  • When faith and science meet

    Faith has always seemed to be contrary to science. One seems to be based on hope alone, whereas the other seems to be based on evidence. How can the two live in harmony side by… Read more

  • Cooking and Sexual Intimacy

    If you’ve ever watched Nigella Lawson cooking up a storm in the kitchen, you might already be aware of the link between cooking and sexuality. She certainly knows how to make baking look sexy! But… Read more

  • Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus?

    Have you ever read the book “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus” by John Gray? The premise is that men and women are originally from different planets and had collective amnesia about this… Read more

  • Unsolvable and Perpetual Issues

    How often have we heard the term “Opposites attract?” While our differences can seem endearing in the early part of a relationship, such as an introvert admiring the outgoing nature of an extrovert, these differences… Read more

  • How Many Children Should We Have?

    We have all heard the one about the “Big Catholic Family” with the underlying assumption that a life without medical contraception means numerous unplanned pregnacies. At all Catholic weddings, couples commit to an openness to… Read more

  • Post Wedding Blues

    If you find yourself feeling a bit low after your big day, you’re not alone. After all the energy put into making the day special, and all the attention from family and friends fading away… Read more

Who Are We?

Hi! We are experienced and passionate Marriage and Relationship Education specialists who have been delivering relationship education programs, some of us for over 12 years! We have worked with hundreds, if not thousands of couples preparing for marriage, including in group settings and individually. We know that society tells us that love should be able to get us through in our relationships, but this is not the case! Great relationships comes with intentionality, with determination and commitment. We hope this blog will give you the skills to succeed in your relationship!

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