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	Marriage Transformation Project The Marriage Transformation Project is a global social and economic development project committed to marriage education and marriage skill building for people at all stages of relationships. A key focus of the project is developing materials that assist people before marriage to know one another's characters and couples after marriage to encourage development of their character qualities. In addition to its own independent work in developing materials, Marriage Transformation draws on the work of marriage researchers and experts. It also derives part of its inspiration and content from the teachings of the world's religions, especially as they relate to character qualities. These include the following faiths: Baha'i*, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, and Muslim. To check out the site click on the butterfly.
	Smart Marriages - Coalition for marriage, family and couples education - CMFCE is an interest group whose members are convinced that family breakdown can be reduced through education and information. America's divorce rate has held steady at an unacceptable 50% for thirty years. That's for first marriages. The divorce rate is even higher for second and subsequent marriages -- which shows we don't learn from our mistakes. We learn through education.
	GROWTHTRAC Growthtrac is committed to conducting itself with blameless integrity and complete servant hood to God. We will be purposeful in seeking God and listening for His guidance throughout every level of the organization. We are determined to honor God through every encounter and in every transaction for the purpose of leading couples to Christ-centered marriages. We will strive to seek out only the highest quality, creative, fresh content. We are committed to evangelism through personal witness and our corporate proclamation of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Growthtrac passionately presents spiritual seekers with relevant content, resources and references to institutions professing similar core values. Understanding the importance of Christian community, we provide assistance in locating and encourage participation in, a local church. We promote the value of building meaningful Christian relationships.
	MarriageAlive.org - Transforming Marriage and Family Relationships - David and Clauda Arp Dave and Claudia Arp are good people with a powerful message to help make our marriages and families better. Warm, humorous, and insightful, the Arps share information that is practical and enriching. - Dr. Nick Stinnett, Professor of Family Studies, University of Alabama.
	TWO CHURCHES, ONE MARRIAGE Two Churches, One Marriage is a free, web-based program that explores the challenges and rewards that interchurch couples may encounter, as well as strategies for dealing with those challenges. The program is grounded in research that studied couples from different Christian churches and denominations. That is why the term "interchurch" is used throughout rather than broader terms like interfaith or religiously mixed. Although the program targets interchurch couples, many of the concepts will likely apply to couples from different religions (e.g., Christian-Jewish or Christian-Muslim, etc.). Since couples from the same denomination or religious affiliation can have significant religious differences, they may also benefit from parts of the program as well. Even though the program is written primarily for engaged and married couples, it is hoped that clergy, therapists, or others that frequently work with interchurch couples will find it a valuable resource. To participate in the program, click on the link to the left.
	FOR YOUR MARRIAGE In November, 2004 the U.S. Bishops voted overwhelmingly to make marriage a priority. They launched the National Pastoral Initiative for Marriage (NPIM), a multi-year effort to communicate the meaning and value of married life for the Church and for society. The Initiative brings together Catholic teaching and pastoral practice, social science research, and the experience of married couples. It will offer guidance and resources to promote and strengthen marriage. www.ForYourMarriage.org is an outgrowth of this initiative providing "resources for living happily ever after." Check out the site if your are married or just thinking about it!
	Marriage Rituals During his banquet presentation at the Denver Smart Marriages conference, Bill Doherty talked about the rituals in his own marriage, such as a nightly hot tub soak and conversation under the Minnesota stars. He then invited audience members to share their own favorite marital rituals. The outpouring was moving, inspiring - and sometimes hilarious. To read Bill's talk and the marriage rituals of others, click on the image to the left.
	Covenant Marriage Movement - One Marriage Under God - The Covenant Marriage Movement (CMM) consisting of over 60 Cooperating Ministries and Organizations and 27,000 couples around the world, has designated the third Sunday of February as Covenant Marriage Sunday. We are encouraging churches throughout the nation and around the world to corporately affirm and celebrate marriage as a covenant relationship.
	Divorce Busting - Michelle Weiner-Davis If the road to marriage recovery has been a lonely one so far, that's all about to change. Even though we've never met, you'll be surprised by how well I know you and the issues with which you've been struggling. After you've spent some time on DivorceBusting.com, read the articles and first chapters posted here to get you started, you will think I've been camping out in your living room for years! More important, I will teach you everything you need to know to divorce-proof your marriage. Welcome to DivorceBusting.com.
	Interchurch Marriages: How to Help Them Succeed by Elizabeth Bookser Barkley There's no easy way and no one "right" way, say couples whose interchurch marriages have succeeded. But many agree that a few basic principles can serve as guidelines.
	ACME - Association for Couples in Marriage Enrichment - to promote better marriages by providing enrichment opportunities that strengthen couple relationships, increase intimacy, and enhance personal growth, mutual fulfillment, and family wellness.
The Word Among Us	7 Rules for Fighting the Good Fight Try these problem-solving approaches next you're on the brink... Try these problem-solving approaches next time you're on the brink of an explosive encounter with your spouse or even an adult child. Click on the underlined text to the left to read these seven rules.
	MarriageBuilders.com - Building Marriages to Last a Lifetime In this Marriage Builders� site, you will be introduced to some of the best ways to overcome marital conflicts and some of the quickest ways to restore love. Dr. Willard F. Harley, Jr. has saved thousands of marriages from the pain of unresolved conflict and the disaster of divorce. His successful approach to building marriages can help you build yours.
	Marriage Magazine - Marriage provides couples proven advice, resources and information to easily build better marriages and create the relationship of your dreams. Marriage delivers the success secrets that help you solve marital challenges and conflicts. Prevent the issues that divide you by learning skills for how to deal with hot spots like communication, dual careers, finances, children, in-laws, sex... Discover (again) the life, love and laughter that brings magic to your marriage through the pleasures of talk, touch, trust, as well as romance, intimacy and companionship filled with spirit.
	Marriage Retorno - Marriage Retorno means turning toward God as a couple. The goal of Marriage Retorno is to provide an atmosphere, a context, in which the couple can open themselves both as individuals and as a couple to a dialogue with God through Scripture. It is a weekend prayer experience for husband and wife, facilitated by a married couple and a Catholic priest. It provides participating couples with an opportunity for a renewal of their relationship as a couple with God.
	Marriage Savers - Preparing, Strengthening and Restoring Marriages Founded in 1996, Marriage Savers� is a ministry that equips local communities, principally through local congregations, to help men and women to: Prepare for lifelong marriage Strengthen existing marriages, and Restore troubled marriage.
	MarriageSupport.com - Resources for Marriage and Other Committed Couples Relationships. Your online learning community for solving marriage problems, improving relationship skills, celebrating marriage, and achieving happiness with your partner.
	Preventing Divorce - Christian resources for preventing divorce Couples suffering from the throws of marital conflict don't want "3,741 website matches on the word marriage". They want answers... fast! We serve as a portal to link you to the best Christian family ministries and resources in America. More about our resources. The website offers links to ministries which can help to prevent divorce and solve marriage problems.
	Relationship Learning Center - "We help you take the relationship you have and make it into the one you want." Dawn J. Lipthrott, LCSW, Director Think of The Relationship Learning Center as an education, coaching and counseling center for individuals and couples who want to take their marriage or other important relationships to their next level of success. We believe that by doing that, we can co-create with you a better world for all people. Building and sustaining solid relationships is like building a bridge between you and another person in your life.

Honeymooners - Married Less Than 5 Years
	Marriage Relationships Online Directory: Online Information on Marriage - This is an online course or, more accurately, a marriage preparation experience designed for and available to all engaged couples or couples who are thinking about getting married, who would like to be better prepared for the demands of marriage and family life. It approaches marriage from the Christian perspective and necessitates that both partners read the material and interact with each other as they engage in the relational activities that the course offers. The course may be taken in conjunction with premarital counseling or instead of it. It may also be of help to newly-wed couples in building stronger relationships with the objective of divorce prevention
	Marriage Magazine - Marriage provides couples proven advice, resources and information to easily build better marriages and create the relationship of your dreams. Marriage delivers the success secrets that help you solve marital challenges and conflicts. Prevent the issues that divide you by learning skills for how to deal with hot spots like communication, dual careers, finances, children, in-laws, sex... Discover (again) the life, love and laughter that brings magic to your marriage through the pleasures of talk, touch, trust, as well as romance, intimacy and companionship filled with spirit.

Marriage Encounter
	National Marriage Encounter - The mission of National Marriage Encounter is to promote and encourage marriage and family life by offering Marriage Encounter weekends and a support community. National Marriage Encounter enables people to discover God's vision of marriage and family life and spiritual diversity, thereby leading them to a clearer understanding of their relationship with each other and with God.
	World Wide Marriage Encounter - You've discovered a great site that can help married couples turn a good (or even ho-hum or boring) marriage into a GREAT marriage! Rediscover the spark that was there on your wedding day! Rediscover the best friend you had when you were first married! Join the millions of couples worldwide who have learned how to keep their marriage vibrant and alive! This may well be the most valuable website you'll ever find. Read on to find out more...