American Life… Fewer celebrity break-ups, but still challenges for America’s marriages 31 Dec 201531 Dec 2015 There were fewer high profile celebrity divorces in 2015, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t lots of couples who were celebrating together a year ago who won’t be in each…
American Life… Can Couples Keep that Loving Feeling? 17 Aug 201531 Dec 2015 “Can you promise to always love another person?” Along with several others in the marriage and relationship skills building retreat, Ashley and Evelyn responded with raised arms and an enthusiastic…
American Life… My Sweet Baton Rouge 15 Aug 201515 Aug 2015 It had taken more than luck for Mike to break away from CENTCOM’s Desert Crossing preparations to steal a weekend with Barb. He was lucky to have made friends with…
American Life… “He will wipe away every tear …” 4 Aug 20156 Aug 2015 Isn’t it time for a break?” Austin questioned loud enough for the class instructor to hear and seemingly ignore. Austin, better known as “AJ,” wasn’t the only one of 31 participants — 14 couples…
American Life… Will marriage equality end Evelyn and Kathy’s 10-year relationship? 4 Aug 20156 Aug 2015 “He’s checking us out,” Kathy said. Evelyn smiled, not surprised that bringing her wife to the weekend marriage retreat would raise some eyebrows. Evelyn turned towards Mike, met his eyes, and…
American Life… Should Mike and Barb Save Their Marriage? Will They? 2 Aug 20156 Aug 2015 For the first hour in the workshop, their eyes never met. Entering the small hotel conference room within a few inches of each other, the gulf between the couple betrayed…
American Life… Appreciations Important for Love 23 Jun 201530 Mar 2019 PAIRS Foundation asked 949 people to share specific appreciations they have for their spouses. You may be surprised by what loved ones most often appreciated in each other. Toping the…
Health… $100 Million Reveals Who Can Save Your Marriage 12 Apr 201414 Apr 2014 "Marriage and relationship educators can't own marriage or divorce any more than marriage counselors or therapists. As a field, we can help couples who want their marriages to succeed learn skills to…
News… Landmark study finds skills training improves marriage happiness, but doesn’t reduce divorce 10 Apr 201425 Apr 2015 "The study's findings are more evidence that our work is to help people develop competence in skills that are most effective to sustaining intimacy, while respecting that every person makes their own deeply personal decisions about whether…
American Life… Conscious Uncoupling, Conscious Coupling 30 Mar 20142 Apr 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7m0OB6IbkY "From nearly two decades experience working with couples in marriage and relationship education classes, including many experiencing significant distress, along with extensive multi-year research, I estimate 'unconscious incompetence'…
Lifestyle/Leisure… PAIRS Foundation Tops 100,000 Facebook Fans 1 Dec 20137 Dec 2013 “Our 100,000 fans share a common commitment to love, family and relationships that are the foundation of life.” ~ Moeed Ishrat by CARSON ABRIR FATHERHOODCHANNEL.COM Virginia Satir, honorary founding chairperson…
Marriage Education… Marriage, for the Love of it 13 Nov 201313 Nov 2013 by CARSON ABRIR FATHERHOODCHANNEL.com Four-time MVP LeBron James reportedly used the four-letter "s---" word to describe the Miami Heat's defense this week. Does that mean it's time for the reigning…
Lifestyle/Leisure… Virginia Satir’s Most Memorable Words of Wisdom 27 Jun 201327 Jun 2013 This week, we're celebrating Virginia Satir (1916-1988), a pioneer in the field of marriage and family therapy, who was born June 26, 1916. Virginia Satir served as PAIRS Foundation's honorary…
American Life… Relationship Coach Dianna Nash Helps Couples “Talk it Out” for Better Marriages 4 Oct 2012 Marriage and Relationship Education (ME) is touching the lives of couples, families and children across the country. “I Am ME” profiles people teaching evidence-based relationship, fatherhood and marriage education classes…
American Life… Chaplain Sharon Wheaton Helps U.S. Navy Couples Learn Skills to Navigate Trying Times 3 Oct 20123 Oct 2012 Marriage and Relationship Education (ME) is touching the lives of couples, families and children across the country. “I Am ME” profiles people teaching evidence-based relationship, fatherhood and marriage education classes…
American Life… Chaplain Len Driskell: Helping Coast Guardsmen Find Strength and Healing 1 Oct 20123 Oct 2012 Marriage and Relationship Education (ME) is touching the lives of couples, families and children across the country. “I Am ME” profiles people teaching evidence-based relationship, fatherhood and marriage education classes…
Education… New Paradigm Emerging for Helping Veterans Heal 4 Oct 2011 by Seth Eisenberg A new paradigm is emerging among caregivers serving active-duty military and Veteran families struggling with post traumatic stress and other visible and invisible wounds of war. Much…
Education… Initiative Aims to Disrupt Homelessness for South Florida Veteran Families 4 Aug 20111 Aug 2018 “To America's veterans, our country must speak with one voice: we honor your service, and we enter into a sacred trust with you from the moment you put on that…
Education… I Am ME: Hampton VA Chief of Chaplains Sue Cross 2 Aug 20112 Aug 2011 Marriage Education (ME) is touching the lives of couples, families and children across the country. “I Am ME” profiles people teaching relationship, fatherhood and marriage education classes in their local…
Education… Wendi Deng Murdoch Stands by Her Man 20 Jul 201120 Jul 2011 “When you’re in pain, I believe I should be able to fix it. I don’t know how to fix it, so I feel guilty, withdraw from you, and blame you…