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 Marriage enrichment Checking that things are running well is part of everyday life. We get our teeth checked and our cars MOT’d. We think its equally important to check that our marriages are working well, that there’s good communication and the right priorities in place. So we’ve included in this pack a marriage review questionnaire as a kind of “Marriage MOT”. We suggest that you and your partner get some time together where you can talk without being interrupted and review where your marriage is at. (about every 6 mths seems to work well). Needless to say this isn’t a time to score points off one another or discuss “why Christmas with the in-laws was a disaster”. Rather it’s a time to constructively look at how things could work better. It also makes sense to get wisdom from other couples from time to time. You may find it useful to get some time (perhaps twice a year) to talk with another couple who know you well and can ask the right kind of questions. This isn’t “marriage counselling” but rather choosing to invest in your marriage so that it is the best it can be. The Marriage Review Questionnaire may be a useful starting point. Alternatively if you would prefer your small group leader could help you find a couple in the church who you’d feel comfortable talking to either together or 1-on-1. Resources: Downloads: Marriage MOT Questionnaire
Books: Tim and Beverly LaHaye - The Act of Marriage
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