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- A gathering of like-minded and passionate people who see how the combination of marriage education, innovation and the leveraging of technology both on the global, national, and individual level is changing everything. At this session ALL OF US are the experts and have something of value to add to the conversation.
- We all have experiences to share we all can learn from. You will have the opportunity to share your own best practices and “in the field” insights.
- This session will be live video streamed. We are streaming everything on live video because we want to have people who were not able to make it physically to PARTICIPATE. People will also be able to watch or share the video session on-demand.
Link: Do marriage education classes make a difference?
There’s some evidence that marriage education helps couples stick together. A study published in 2006 in the Journal of Family Psychology linked taking marriage education classes before tying the knot to higher satisfaction and commitment in marriage, less conflict and reduced chances of divorce, regardless of couples’ race, income or education. Researchers, led by the University of Denver’s Scott Stanley, acknowledged that couples who choose to take premarital education probably already have more of the social support, skills and commitment required for a satisfying marriage; that is, they’re a self-selecting group. However, the researchers controlled for a wide range of related variables in the random sample of 3,000 adults, and concluded the effects were too significant to be accounted for entirely by self-selection.
Smart Marriages Conference Twub
What is a Twub?
Twubs are Twitter groups built around content aggregated from #hashtags.
Twubs, or hashtag hubs, gives users the power to contribute their own photos, videos, and tweets, and get a more comprehensive view of the stream of activity.
Why wait till you get to Orlando to interact with others join the Smart Marriages twub now. (link)
Link: Reasons to Attend the 2009 Smart Marriages Conference
Reason #30: 160+ breakouts on topics like money, sex, infidelity, singles, porn addiction, etc.
Reason #29: don’t just read about it – experience it LIVE!
Reason #28: 100+ marriage education exhibits
Reason #27: access to Marriage Film Festival – conference badge gets you in!
Reason #26: Rack up CEUs! Up to 64 credits available for conference AND institutes
Reason #25: what’s TOOB? or FOOB?
Reason #24: create the future – change the world
Reason #23: get certified! –become a certified marriage educator
Reason #22: top social scientists & relationship experts all in one place
Reason #21: want to take Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) Exam – you can!
Reason #20: did I mention door prizes?
Reason #19: great food! –plenary lunches, evening banquets
Reason #18: bring your spouse – get a discount; resort location
Reason #17: impromptu late night gatherings
Reason #16: connect – get inspired
Reason #15: topic-specific gatherings – military families, MFTs, singles, faith-based, etc.
Reason #14: action-packed
Reason #13: meet authors like Gary Chapman, John Grey, Sue Johnson, etc.
Reason #12: don’t worry about taking notes – video & audio available to take back home
Reason #11: learn from the world’s top marriage and relationship experts.
Reason #10: All presenters will present live and in-person.
Reason #9: get in the know – latest research and trends in marriage and relationship field.
Reason #8: get unstuck
Reason #7: this stuff doesn’t go on the shelf; walk away with life enriching hands-on tools
Reason #6: contribute to others – get equipped
Reason #5: People from 22+ countries and all 50 states attending – Are you?
Reason #4: because families matter
Reason #3: did I mention free stuff?
Reason #2: more speakers per capita – get up close and personal
Reason #1: change – it’s good for you.
Live From Smart Marriages Conference 2009
A gathering of like-minded and passionate people who see how the combination of marriage education, innovation and the leveraging of technology both on the global, national, and individual level is changing everything!
UK: Recession sees marriage rate rise
Professor Cary Cooper, a social scientist at Lancaster University, said: “The increase in marriages makes sense. If you’re feeling insecure, as people are now, then you are going to want to try to bring some stability to their lives. Article Link: Read more
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Secrets Of An (Un)Happy Relationship
Finally, a video that reveals the secrets of an unhappy relationship. I especially like the use of trigger words: “always” and “never”. Enjoy!
If you’re also interested in the secrets of happy relationships you should visit Dr. Romance’s resource website. Great resource! 
