Drifting apart is one of the biggest reasons why many couples decide to call it quits. But there are simple ways to prioritise each other and stop just going through the motions.
In this event, we’ll share practical ideas of how to communicate well, deepen connection and intentionally set the course for your relationship.
'Really helpful and practical advice which any marriage would benefit from'
'Very easy to listen to speakers - even after a long day at work and travelling 1.5 hrs!'
Whether you’ve been together for years or are just starting out; if your seven-year itch is lasting longer than you hoped, or you’re in a permanent state of matrimonial bliss, we believe this event will help you in the now, and over the long haul.
And don’t worry – we’re not about group sharing, audience participation or putting you on the spot. We’ll leave the public speaking to the speakers!
Could your relationship be on autopilot? It doesn’t have to stay that way – discover ways to slow down and reconnect.
One Church
Emsworth PO10 8BN
Philip is a Director at Care for the Family, and a regular conference and event communicator. He has conducted dozens of weddings, as well as taking couples through pre-marriage preparation and counselling. Along with his wife, Kate, he’s provided help and support for couples over many years, in the good times and the bad.
Katharine is a Director at Care for the Family and a celebrated author and speaker. She is a former board member for the International Commission on Couple and Family Relations, a trustee for The Relationship Academy and a member of the Council of Reference for Time for Marriage. She has been married to Richard for 40 years, and they have four children and a growing number of grandchildren.
Katharine will be speaking in: Cardiff and Bath.
Cathy is a popular speaker and author of several books. She has spoken about relationships and resilience for well over two decades, sharing with honesty, humour and insight both from her own experience and as a church leader. She is mum to two grown-up daughters and has been married to Mark for over 30 years.
Cathy will be speaking in: Emsworth, Guildford and Reading
Luke and LJ are the hosts of Care for the Family’s relationship podcast, Couple Goals. They have been married for 14 years and have a 6-year-old daughter and a 4-year-old son.
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