Married
After marriage, we became a team. Being a team means working together to make decisions, save money, spend money, cook, clean and do the laundry — the less than glamorous parts of marriage that we sometimes don’t think about before we say “I Do.” Being part of a team also means making sacrifices — sacrificing what “I” want for something that will make my spouse happy. Are you willing to give up the remote for an evening? Now, that’s sacrifice!
Do we understand our differences as husband and wife? We were created differently as male and female. We have different personalities, families of origin and ways of thinking. Research tells us that most couples will disagree on about 75% of issues. We need to learn to disagree agreeably. The art of compromise is a necessity in marriage. We need to learn to value our spouse’s opinions. We don’t have to agree with it, but we need to listen and understand what our spouse thinks and why. We need to learn to use the phrase “I need” or “I feel”. After expressing an opinion there needs to be brainstorming so that both partners feel like a win-win situation has been accomplished.
Check out the posts below for our upcoming workshops or see our events calendar.
July 4th FUNdRaiser
CMB will again be hosting a family friendly event on July 4th at the Old National Bank building in downtown Evansville. The event will include: -great food from Bauerhaus Catering -bounce houses and activities for the kids -silent auction (including a golf package, iPad, and more) -an amazing view of the downtown fireworks -chances at a Tracy Zeller Jewelry shopping spree -free parking Doors will open at 6:00pm with children activities and auction. Dinner Buffet will be served from 6:30 – 7:30pm. The cost of the event is $25 per...
read moreDating My Spouse 2013
Get your 2013 Button! Community Marriage Builders is continuing the “Dating My Spouse” campaign for 2013. The program is designed to encourage married couples to set a regular date night at least once a month. The idea is that CMB will sell buttons for $15 and those buttons will allow couples to receive special discounts (i.e. buy-one get-one free) at local establishments. The discounts will run at all participating establishments from Monday through Thursday starting at 5:00 p.m. on the second full week of each month. The program will begin...
read moreRevive – skills for distressed couples
The Revive workshop for distressed couples is offered every Tuesday and Thursday and can be entered on any week. It gives couples practical skills to help them work out their issues on their own. Topics include: communication, conflict resolution, anger management, letting go of grudges, and learning to love your spouse in appropriate ways. You will be equipped with the tools you need to bring life and vitality back to your relationship. There is no “group sharing” and workshop numbers are kept low so that couples can get...
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