ATTENTION!!! Thanks to the unleashed generosity of two very amazing Christian couples who have joined us in support of healthy relationships, we are reducing the cost of Dance With Me workshops on September 29 at Vanguard University! Single, dating, engaged, married … We have something for the “Hopeful Romantic” in everyone! Just Follow My Lead…
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Different Worldviews
No, Mark and Cathy are not from different planets. However, their biological differences (nature) and the impact of their respective life experiences (nurture) have resulted in very different ways of looking at the world … and at their relationships. It’s what you say that counts: Women were taught to talk openly about their feelings when…
Read MoreMy Sabbatical (sort of)
This Wednesday is August 1st, and my sabbatical begins – sort of. I’ll still be in the office and still be conducting free seminars for women about the Psychology of Men and Relationships. However, I will be cutting back on blogging in favor of hanging out in the literal (and metaphorical) “coolness” of my favorite…
Read MoreNot Married, But Living Together? Get the Stats …
Cohabitation Reduces Relationship Quality for Dating and Engaged Couples by Peter J. Larson & David H. Olson A sample of 35,684 premarital couples who took the PREPARE/ENRICH Customized Version in 2010 was selected and put into the following four groups: dating cohabiting, dating living apart, engaged cohabiting and engaged living apart. These couples came from…
Read MoreThe Evolution of the Victorian Dancing Frog
This morning I was thinking about how much my life has changed in the last 13 months. On June 4, 2011, I presented my first public seminar on the psychology of men. I called it “The Princess & the Frog.” The very next day I met Fred Judkins, who since has taught me so much…
Read MoreWhat Every Woman Needs to Know About Men
What women are saying about this free seminar … Marriage – like dancing – is so much sweeter when both partners are in sync. Thank you, Dr. Debi, for providing a fun, informative evening filled with insight into the men in our lives and ways we can improve our relationships. I only wish I had…
Read MorePrepare-Enrich Training @ Mariners Church
Learn to help couples identify their strengths and growth areas in categories such as Communication, Conflict Resolution, Spiritual Beliefs, and Financial Management. The PREPARE/ENRICH Facilitator Certification Workshop is designed to help facilitators learn how to administer the PREPARE/ENRICH customized inventories and provide feedback to premarital and married couples using six core and over 20 supplemental…
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