Considering giving your marriage another shot yet sitting down in the stifling office of a marriage counselor turns you off? Then, why not go on a marriage retreat, instead? Retreats are more relaxing as they are usually out-of-town, making the environment non-intimidating even if there’s a marriage counselor or therapist around.
So, how does a marriage retreat work? Typical marriage retreats involve half-day sessions with the therapist and sharing long walks while sorting out marital issues. Couples are also encouraged to participate in sports activities. They are also advised do whatever stuff they used to enjoy doing together, whether it’s going out for dinner, watching movies, or visiting hobby shops or boutiques.
During the retreat, you, as a couple, are expected to:
- Assess how you have arrived to that status of your relationship where you are almost breaking apart
- Revisit the feeling of happiness you once knew by seriously considering your shared interests and value systems,
- Examine the loss of intimacy in your relationship and come up with creative ways to revive this quality,
- Develop a common vision for your marriage and you can stay connected with each other,
These retreats last for a couple of days, over the weekend or, at times, the whole week. The sessions are often headed by an adviser or a husband and wife team who are experts in relationships and marriage.
The goal of marriage retreats can be summarized in one word: reconciliation. When a married couple goes in a retreat, they are expected to put aside their sad experiences and issues to focus their efforts in achieving that goal.
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