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- CommentAuthoradmin
- CommentTimeDec 15th 2008 edited
Sign in and talk about your experience. This internet journal will give you and other group members a place to write about your experience both in the class and at home with your partner. Feel free to say anything you would like. If you are feeling it others are also. It is our hope as you read through all the other entries you will find the support you need. Or you can post questions to get more direct answers. If you are really stuck remember OC Marriage has the ask the expert section.
Our desire is that the couples moving through a group can connect together and be there for one another. It is a bit difficult to create those connecting conversations with other members while class is being conducted; although I have heard many of you in the back of the room try. Instead of disrupting the class experience our hope is this on-line class journal can yet you share all you want.
Alumni from previous sessions are also encouraged to get on-line and offer perspective from a couple who have been through the process. -
- CommentAuthoradmin
- CommentTimeJan 5th 2009
I am really excited to see how this new feature will help couples stay involved in class and strengthen their skills. Please post your comments. -
- CommentAuthorJulie
- CommentTimeMar 4th 2009
My husband and I are about to host a class in the Orange County area. It will probably start mid-March and be several seriously dating, engaged, and newly married couples. If you are interested let me know! Email me at Julie@ocmarriage.com -
- CommentAuthorBrett
- CommentTimeApr 24th 2009
I was amazed to see the article on Hitched about kids and marriage. In a study released last week it showed that for 90% of couples their level of marital sanctification dropped once they had children. John Gottman, from the University of Washington, reported that the divorce rate spikes for couples just after the birth of their first child.
So what's the deal? Isn't having children one of the reasons why we get married? But here the research is showing us that having children is the worst thing for marriage.
Well here's the deal. What we have to understand is that marriage is a living relationship. Like anything that is alive it needs to be fed. And what feeds a relationship? LOVE. That was a surprise. We all know that, but what we don't know is what is love. This you will only hear from me and no where else. Love is attention. The two operate so closely we use the words interchangeably.
What happens is that once the first child comes along a couple shifts their attention to the new bundle of joy and the couple stops bringing attention to one another. As the attentions declines so do the level closeness and connection.
One way to keep the love alive is to keep your level of attention for each other high. That is were a weekly date night can make a huge difference. I would also suggest getting into a Marriage Education class to get you the skills needed. Go to OCMarriage.com to find some date night ideas as well as free Marriage Education classes. -
- CommentAuthormocham
- CommentTimeFeb 9th 2010
My fiance and I are looking forward to the second Tuesday class in OC. We are about to marry and have a child together who is eight months, but we are hitting some bumpy area especially when it comes to arguing. I look forward to gaining tools for this. Please feel free to email me. Chessgirli@yahoo.com if you are hosting a class.
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