In this series, the couple will learn proven, effective communication skills and strategies to help them navigate the inevitable issues that come up in a marriage, like the ones below:

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Resolving Conflict

• How do I tell my spouse that they are not doing their share around the house?

• How can I share my disappointment that my spouse always runs late when we have to be somewhere?

• What happens when I don’t approve of my spouse’s friends?

 

Family of Origin

• What should we do when both sets of in-laws want to have us at the same time?

• How can I handle arguments with my in-laws?

• What should I do when my spouse just doesn’t see how dysfunctional their family is?

 

Finances

• My spouse spends too much on coffee/clothing/food.

• How should we handle our different expectations around spending vs. saving?

• How can we resolve disagreements over asking in-laws for financial help.

 

Sex and Intimacy

• I’m not in the mood for sex and my spouse is.

• I want to try something and/or I am not comfortable with something we are doing, but am embarrassed to say anything.

• How do we find alternatives to physical intimacy that will make us feel close and loved?

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The series concludes with a tailored guide for ongoing reference, summarizing the specific strategies and skills discussed in the sessions.