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Helpers Supporting Couples
Resources on this site were originally created for professionals, but can be useful to friends and family to help a special couple survive and thrive.
Trust and teamwork critical to the success of any close relationship do not develop overnight. We say that on the couples site, but it's true in a special way for those who care about that developing partnership. The expectations and encouragement of friends, family, co-workers, spiritual leaders, and others set the stage for the growth orientation which is so crucial to growing fonder not just older. Models and partners for doing something special each day dramatically increase the quality of a couple's life together.
Features for individuals, organizations, and communities supporting couples include:
- Rationale: Why it's time for marriage education.
- Stages of Growth for Relationships: What to expect and encourage?
- Learning Strategies: How to help yourself and couples?
- Fact Sheets for Couples: What's available to help?
Links to Education and Research: Who's talking about marriage education?
Links to Couple Resources: Where else can you go?
- Cooperative Extension Sites
- Ohio State University Family Bulletins
- Organizations for Couples Education/Support
- Commercial Providers of Educational Materials
