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Dh and I have been together for 14 years, and we are still in our thirties. In many ways we have grown up together. There isn't much we haven't been through--becoming parents, having a very ill special needs child, miscarriages, tough jobs, moves, financial hardships etc. We have been through a great deal, and some of the toughest times were at the very beginning of our relationship. We have a very solid base--I really love him and consider him a soulmate. He feels the same way. In a crisis we have always been a great team, even as a very young couple, we agreed on important issues without any need for discussion. Years ago ds' surgeon once said to me "You know what? When I speak to one of you about your baby, I know I'm speaking to both of you. I've never seen two parents who back each other so completely in every decision". It's true--we never once disagreed about any decision regarding ds medically, and in general with parenting we have always agreed on everything.
But sometimes I think because we have been through some tough times, we have untapped areas of our relationship concerning the lighter and fluffier aspects of life. Don't get me wrong--we have good times together.
What I would love to do is a couples workshop. Something geared towards getting in tune with each other in a relaxed way, getting us to explore our goals as a couple, and explore communication skills. I think we would benefit from active coaching. We are both very open to self improvement type experiences.
Online workshops would be fine too. I've seen ads for online seminars, where you sign up, pay a fee, and follow the curriculum together.
If anyone here has done a program they liked, I would love a recommendation. Online programs, or a national program that might have a workshop in our location.
I would also be open to book recommendations if there are some active guidelines and exercises for couples. Although I would prefer at least some peripheral involvement with a coach or group, so we can get feedback.
But sometimes I think because we have been through some tough times, we have untapped areas of our relationship concerning the lighter and fluffier aspects of life. Don't get me wrong--we have good times together.
What I would love to do is a couples workshop. Something geared towards getting in tune with each other in a relaxed way, getting us to explore our goals as a couple, and explore communication skills. I think we would benefit from active coaching. We are both very open to self improvement type experiences.
Online workshops would be fine too. I've seen ads for online seminars, where you sign up, pay a fee, and follow the curriculum together.
If anyone here has done a program they liked, I would love a recommendation. Online programs, or a national program that might have a workshop in our location.
I would also be open to book recommendations if there are some active guidelines and exercises for couples. Although I would prefer at least some peripheral involvement with a coach or group, so we can get feedback.
