If you have already made a final decision to get a divorce or are having an affair that you are unwilling to end, the answer would be no.
If you believe that your marriage is worth your complete love and dedication and deserves a second chance and you want to truly learn how to communicate better with your mate, then the answer would be yes.
A benefit of attending a marriage seminar goes beyond the couple and extends to your children by showing them what a committed, thriving marriage should look like.
Didn't you learn what a marriage is by watching your parents? For better or worse, it was our best examples of what a marriage is suppose to be like.
Most learning occurs by watching those closest to us.
Statistics say that more than 50% of marriage end in divorce, but the truth is ALL marriage have challenges.
It is not by chance that a marriage will be successful.
It takes commitment, a new perspective at times, willingness to let go of the past hurts and regrets and move into the future together.
Time will pass whether we like it or not, what we decide to do and how to live during that time is entirely up to us.
If your nightly dinner conversation has been reduced to silence, it might be a sign that your marriage is need of some assistance.
Yelling and harsh words are common when a partner feels that are not being heard and could be another sign that your marriage is in trouble.
Trust is a major component in a marriage and if you feel that this has been damaged in some way, the red light has been turned on to seek help immediately.
During a marriage workshop you will learn the skills to build better communication, gain the perspective to change our actions and reactions to each other, open your eyes to the differences in gender and how they think.
In small groups, usually 3 or 4 couples, there is a sharing of stories, concepts and tips to use on a daily basis between the other couples that will be attending.
Leaving you with a connected feeling that you are not alone in this journey.
What is learned is very helpful when applied.
A marriage seminar can be an afternoon, a weekend or a week long retreat.
Whatever the time span, the setting is usually a quiet, serene space where outside distractions are kept at a minimum.
At the end, many couples report that they feel refreshed and invigorated.